(Minghui.org) My husband worked in the trucking business. He fell asleep at the wheel while hauling more than thirty tons of cargo in late 2021. His truck crashed into a large, parked truck, which was loaded with cargo. Accidents involving large trucks can be catastrophic due to their speed, weight, and immense impact.
The cab of his truck was completely destroyed. He was rushed to the hospital, and was found to have a fractured collarbone, two displaced vertebrae, multiple cracked ribs, a fractured pelvis, a broken right wrist, and the bones in his lower legs were fractured.
My husband didn’t practice Falun Dafa, but he knew the practice was good and always carried an amulet which had information about Dafa. He survived the accident under Master’s protection. The doctor said he hadn’t seen such severe injuries in years and asked if we had insurance. We had The Rural Cooperative Medical Insurance, but the doctor said it wouldn’t cover my husband’s injuries. We would have to pay an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 yuan, out-of-pocket.
I knew this was a tribulation and a cultivation opportunity, and I had to steady my heart. Everything I encounter is to help me improve, and I reminded myself to believe in Dafa and Master unconditionally and cultivate myself.
My husband was in a private room because the accident happened during the COVID pandemic. I read the Fa to him every day. Dafa practitioners are the protagonists and everything around us is a reflection of our hearts, therefore, I tried to guard my xinxing.
I knew that any thought is merely a concept formed by worldly principles. When human thoughts surface, we should identify and eliminate them. Thus, I strove to prevent human notions from arising, thereby bypassing the process of generating such thoughts, then distinguishing between righteous thoughts and human thoughts, and finally eliminating them.
I entrusted everything to Master. I knew that what I faced each day was the cultivation path Master arranged for me. Master was observing my heart, so I surrendered my concerns and everything to Master.
My husband’s first surgery lasted from 8 a.m. until after 6 p.m. He was paralyzed after the operation, and could only move his feet from side to side. He could not move any other parts of his body. The doctors asked every day if he passed gas, and my husband said no. The doctors commented privately, “It’s not that he hasn’t passed gas. It’s likely that some nerves aren’t functioning properly so he can’t sense it.”
I remained unmoved and dissolved any human thoughts that arose, such as, “Will my husband be paralyzed forever? How long will our savings last? Our child is still in school, so what’s going to happen to our family?”
I knew these were human thoughts and notions formed in this world, and I had to dissolve them. Regardless of my husband’s condition, I trusted Master and the Fa. I wanted to eliminate all thoughts that didn’t conform to the Fa and walk the path of a cultivator.
Because he had such extensive injuries my husband underwent two major surgeries and was discharged after being hospitalized for twenty-six days. It was amazing! The doctor said, “They were all external injuries and no organs were affected, so he can rest at home. But there’s no guarantee how well the nerves will recover. There’s a famous athlete in Beijing who’s still in a wheelchair. Even Beijing’s medical expertise can’t guarantee nerve recovery.”
I was faced with more tests after my husband was discharged. He was bedridden and needed help eating and going to the restroom. I ran a small shop and it was busy before the Lunar New Year, so I had no time to rest.
Nevertheless, I was clear-headed and understood it was my cultivation path. I shouldn’t complain, and I should put others first, and be kind and tolerant. What I experienced was similar to Milarepa building and tearing down the house. It was a process of shedding human thoughts and desires. I felt I was the young monk cultivating with diligence and walking my spiritual path.
The third day after my husband was discharged, I had just finished a grueling day of work and I was exhausted. My brother texted me and said his blood pressure was high and he felt unwell. I called an ambulance to take him to the hospital, and he passed away.
With my husband still bedridden at home, it was like adding insult to injury. I knew what I had to do. I had to guard my xinxing and walk my path of cultivation with determination.
My brother lived with me for many years after his divorce, until I helped him buy a house. I took care of him after his feet were injured in a car accident. I paid his heating bill when he didn’t have money. I prevented him from fighting when others sought him out. I don’t know what kind of karmic relationship I had with him.
My brother’s daughter and ex-wife lived in another province, and seldom talked to him. I set aside personal feelings and self-interest, and worked with my niece to handle my brother’s funeral arrangements. I gave them the proceeds from my brother’s property and the money left in his mobile wallet, and I didn’t take one penny. I kept reminding myself to follow Master’s teachings.
My sisters-in-law asked me not to tell my father-in-law about my husband’s accident and medical expenses. I knew it was time to improve and let go of self-interest. I should not depend on others or harbor any resentment. I had a dream that night. A row of men in black were blocking the road, but they disappeared as soon as I stepped onto the road. It confirmed that my understanding was correct.
The freight station owner sent someone to inform me about the damages from the accident. I contacted the owner and inquired about the cost of the damages. He texted me and told me it was about 10,000 yuan. Practitioners shouldn’t owe money, so I paid him accordingly. The cost of the damage was relatively small for such a serious accident. I thanked Master for his protection.
My father-in-law kept the money from my husband’s land for over twenty years, but I didn’t complain. We paid for my husband’s medical bills, yet my father-in-law didn’t ask about it or give us the money from my husband’s land.
My father-in-law is financially well-off and people in the village know about it, thus it bothered me that he didn’t help us. I used the excuse of caring for my husband and didn’t visit him during Chinese New Year.
Two weeks later, my sister-in-law told me I should pay him a visit. I realized I was wrong since visiting the elderly during New Years is part of the tradition, so I bought a gift and paid him a visit.
Reasoning about right and wrong with non-practitioners comes from human thinking. How could I be so wrong and complain about others? I’m supposed to show them that Falun Dafa is good, no matter how they treat me, and I should handle tribulations with kindness and tolerance.
Practitioners have different standards from non-practitioners. I sincerely examined myself as I wrote this article. I still harbored resentment, felt I was wronged, and sought approval from others. But I have Master by my side, so why was I seeking things from others? I needed to quickly eliminate these attachments.
One of my sisters-in-law didn’t visit us after my husband’s accident. I recalled her asking me one year, “Do you have plans to build a house on dad’s homestead?”
I didn’t think much about it then, and said, “Whether we build a house or not is all the same.” I realized now that she wanted to build a house then, so it was time to resolve the misunderstanding.
I told my sister-in-law that she should go ahead and build the house if she wanted to. Because of my willingness to let go, my sister-in-law came to visit her brother. Thus our family reconciled.
My husband’s health improved day by day. His legs grew stronger, his arms regained movement, and within four months he could walk again. He was back to normal and had recovered six months later. He’s been working for two years now, and no one would guess he was once paralyzed. It was Master who created the miracle for my husband. Thank you, Master!
My sister-in-law reminded me one day, “The pension insurance this year requires the trucking company to include occupational injury insurance. I’m wondering if my brother’s case qualifies for reimbursement? Why don’t you give it a try?”
As a result, the initial medical expenses for occupational injury were reimbursed by more than 100,000 yuan. The blood donation certificate, the million-yuan medical insurance, the third-party liability coverage, and the work injury assessment fund covered the rest of my husband’s medical expenses. I realized Master would make the best arrangements for us when we followed his teachings.
My husband searched online and found a medical subsidy program he qualified for. I told him, “You’re healthy now, and we’ve already received reimbursement for the medical expenses we paid. I think that’s more than enough, so don’t be greedy.”
He replied, “I’m doing something legal and within reason. I’m just going to submit the paperwork, and I’m not using any connections or asking for favors. It will be fine if they approve it, and there won’t be hard feelings if they don’t.”
He took care of the matter himself and received 110,000 yuan the next month. My understanding was that as long as I let go of self-interest, whatever is mine won’t be lost, and Master is watching over us.
I’m grateful to Master for giving me a happy family and a worry-free in life. Thank you Master for guiding me through the trials and tribulations.
(Selected submission from the 22nd China Fa Conference on Minghui.org)