(Minghui.org) I am 74 years old and began practicing Falun Gong in 1996. Before that, I suffered from various illnesses - the worst of which was facial paralysis, which plagued me for most of my life.
One morning in January when I was 26 years old, I took my donkey and went to the grinding wheel to make sweet potato flour. On my way back home, I felt pain on the left side of my face that lasted many days afterwards. At around 8:00 a.m. on January 18, I noticed that my mouth felt strange when I was blowing on the fire in the fire pit. When I went to look in the mirror, I was astonished to see that my face had become paralyzed and distorted—the left side of my mouth, eye lid, and cheek were drooping. I cried and said to myself, “I am still young. How can I face others?” To make matters worst, I couldn't blink or close my left eye, so tears continuously ran down my cheek whenever there was wind. In addition, I couldn't chew food or drink water on the left side of my mouth. To find a cure, I took prescription medicines and folk remedies, and had surgery twice, as well as acupuncture treatments and injections. I ended up spending all of my money and tried all means of treatment, but to no avail. I became extremely worried and my health gradually deteriorated. I then began suffering from other illnesses, including rhinitis, gastritis, chronic cholecystitis, and migraines. Whenever I got a migraine attack, I had to take a walk outside with the wind in my face to feel a little better, and sleep for several consecutive days. During that time, I wasn't able to cook at all or control my emotions. I led a miserable life and struggled in pain.
There is a saying that goes, “Heaven has eyes. Happiness comes after hardship is exhausted.”
On May 3, 1996, a Falun Gong practitioner in my village visited me and said that my facial paralysis could be cured by practicing Falun Gong. I said to her, “I have had it for over 30 years. Can it really work?” She replied, “As long as you truly practice, your illness can be cured. Moreover, you can become a healthier person.” I said, “That would really be a miracle! How can I be this fortunate? I have to give it a try.” I then began practicing Falun Gong.
I learned the Falun Gong exercises, read Zhuan Falun, and watched Teacher's nine day lecture videos. After watching all the videos, I experienced a miraculous change both physically and mentally. My migraines went away, I was able to open my eyes, feel strength in my legs, and my chest no longer felt tight. I was so happy! Since then, I have not needed a single injection or any medication.
Teacher gradually purified my body so that I could endure. One day, my nose kept bleeding dark blood. My nose bled for several days, stopping once in a while, but I was ok.
My left eye, mouth, and cheek no longer droop. I can eat and drink normally after over 30 years of having no control. I smile every day. In the past, people called me “the lady with a twisted mouth.” Now they call me “senior child.” I feel very energetic and walk effortlessly. My skin has become firmer and I have very few wrinkles. Falun Gong is truly a practice that cultivates both nature and longevity and is based on the principles of Truthfulness-Benevolence-Forbearance. What has happened to me is truly a miracle and extraordinary.
Even to this day, it feels like a dream. I am very fortunate to have obtained such a great Fa! There are no words to express my gratitude to Teacher. I must save more predestined people by clarifying the truth and telling them “Falun Dafa is a righteous Fa. Falun Dafa is saving people. Please don't be deceived by the lies and propaganda of the Chinese Communist Party and miss this once in an million year opportunity.”
From the Call for Submissions to Commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of Falun Dafa's Introduction