(Minghui.org) There was an old saying, “Those who reach the age of 70 are a rarity.” Who could have predicted that, at age 70 in 2004, I would start practicing Falun Dafa. An old co-worker from the mine and a neighbor recommended it to me. I have since felt that time has gone backward and find myself seemingly younger and clearer in mind than ever.
In going back over my life, I remember that I worked very hard raising our four children. At the age of 44, my first son-in-law was run over by a train and died. I was heartbroken to see my widowed daughter and three fatherless grandchildren.
I became very ill two months later and was diagnosed with bone cancer. I went to Beijing to have surgery, and the "cancer" was found to be benign. I had 32 stitches down my lower back and was always in pain.
My husband used to be a miner. He worked underground in the cold and wet and ate irregularly. He developed severe stomach problems, angina, and chest pain. He had to squat on the ground in one position without moving at times. Despite medication, he didn't get any better.
I started practicing Falun Dafa in 2004 at the age of 70. I was full of energy and felt young again. My husband noticed and also began practicing. He had no education and was illiterate. He still can't read the Dafa books, but he does the exercises and has never stopped.
Studying the Fa has become the most important thing in my daily life. I did not go to school when I was little and was illiterate, but when I opened the main book of the practice, Zhuan Falun, I was able to read.
It is just like Master said,
"Once this person thinks about taking the path of cultivation practice and once this thought occurs, it shines like gold, shaking the world in ten directions." (Zhuan Falun)
Master saw my sincere wish to cultivate. Whenever I didn't recognize a word in the book, I asked Master to open up my wisdom. Suddenly, I was able to read the word.
From Dafa cultivation, I came to understand,
"...living as a human being is not the purpose, and one's life is not meant for being human--it is meant for you to return to your origin." (Zhuan Falun)
Now, every day, I really cherish the time and study the Fa whenever I can.
Since we began practicing Falun Gong, both my husband and I have been physically strong. For nine years, we have rarely caught a cold, and all our ailments disappeared.
People from our residential area are very surprised to see this 82-year-old couple so healthy, and looking and feeling younger, too.
Our whole family has benefited from Dafa practice. Our children have good fortune. They are healthy, kindhearted, enjoy happy lives, and know the value of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.
I herewith express my gratitude to Master. I have no words to describe my feelings for Master's great compassion and salvation.
I would like to tell the world to please get to know Dafa and learn the facts. The one who practices benefits. We are awaiting Master's return to China and thank merciful Master!