(Minghui.org) A mother of three became paralyzed after a mishap during surgery. After she took up Falun Gong 23 years later, she experienced the biggest surprise of her life. She was able to stand and walk, three days into this cultivation practice.
Tragedy Strikes
My boss urged me to be sterilized because of China's one-child policy. I did not wake up from the surgery until seven days later, and could not stand, move, or see.
It was devastating and although I tried everything to try to reverse the effect, there was little improvement. I was able to see a little bit six years after the surgery, but I still could not move much. My husband had to tend the farm, take care of the children and me, as well as do all the house chores.
My family was poor and everyone was miserable. I tried to commit suicide, but was unsuccessful. My husband passed away because he was so overworked and undernourished. I had to crawl if I wanted to get anywhere. My daughter came and cooked for me once a week.
Mobility Returns After Three Days
My life changed after I took up Falun Gong in 1996, 23 years after I was first paralyzed.
My uncle-in-law took me to watch the Falun Gong lecture videos with a group of practitioners. As I watched the exercise video on the third day, I wondered, “How can I exercise while lying down? I have to sit up and cross my legs to meditate.” I sat up as that thought occurred. I then told myself, “Now, I have to cross my legs,” and I did, for 20 minutes! Then, I thought, “If I could do all this, I should be able to stand. I want to get off this bed.” Amazingly, I managed to stand up, and even dragged myself a few steps forward. Tears poured down my face and people around me were in awe.
Although I was illiterate, I wanted to read Zhuan Falun, the main book of Falun Gong. My daughter read the book to me and I looked carefully at each character, page after page. A few years later, I was able to read the book by myself.
Mountain Climbing, an Impossibility Not So Long Ago
Shortly after I became a practitioner, I went mountain-climbing with fellow practitioners, even knowing that the road was narrow and bumpy. It was not an easy hike, but I reached the summit. I knew that this cultivation practice had given me the strength.
I am in my 70's now and study the Falun Gong teachings with fellow practitioners everyday. Everyone tells me that I am a fast walker and look healthy. I feel as if I am in my 20's again. Falun Gong has saved my life, and I am forever grateful.
