(Minghui.org) I’m 73 years old, and I’ve practiced Falun Dafa for 28 years. In October 2024 my husband, who was 75 years old at the time, began studying the Fa (teachings) and practicing the exercises. He did all five exercises and began doing the morning exercises with me every day—he also read Zhuan Falun and the other Falun Dafa teachings every day. I’d like to tell you about my husband’s experiences after he began practicing Falun Dafa.
I’ve practiced Falun Dafa for more than 28 years, and my husband witnessed all my positive changes. He’s seen the miraculous and extraordinary nature of Falun Dafa and told his coworkers and friends that after I began practicing Falun Dafa I no longer needed medicine, and all my illnesses were gone. I no longer argued with him, I didn’t constantly nag or monitor him, I didn’t hit or scold the children anymore, I’m kind to everyone, and I consider others’ feelings. He said, “Falun Dafa can change a person so much for the better; I support her practicing.” One coworker said, “If Falun Dafa is really that good, give me the Falun Dafa book, so my wife can read it too. Maybe she’ll change for the better.” My husband asked me for the book, saying his coworker wanted to read it. I gave it to him, and he passed it on to several other people to read.
My husband narrowly escaped death during two major accidents at work by reciting, “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” His coworkers said, “You’re so lucky!” One said, “His wife practices Falun Dafa and he benefits from it.”
When my husband saw Falun Dafa materials on the ground, he picked them up and put them in residents’ mailboxes. While he was hiking, he saw a copy of the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party lying on the ground. He picked it up and put it in a safe and visible location. To prevent it from being blown away, he placed a small stone on top of it. When his nephew’s wife became seriously ill he told her, “Recite: ‘Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good’ and you’ll recover.” He explained it was true, perhaps fearing that she wouldn’t believe him. My husband had many similar experiences, but I won’t list them all.
Because I practice Dafa, our entire family has been bathed in the light of the Fa, and live in happiness and harmony. However, my husband didn’t truly embrace the practice. I encouraged him, “Practice Dafa!” But he would always respond with strong preconceived notions. I thought, this isn’t something I can force; everyone has their own destiny, and everyone chooses their own path. I decided I wouldn’t talk to him about cultivation anymore; I would let nature take its course and stop worrying about it. As soon as I had that thought I realized, “That’s not compassionate!” I suddenly realized that wanting to give up on my husband (regarding his cultivation) and not wanting to worry about it anymore wasn’t kind! This wasn’t the mindset of a cultivator.
He became ill in August 2024. He experienced chest tightness and shortness of breath, and felt suffocated even though the windows and doors were open. When an episode occurred, he couldn’t stand, sit, or lie down, and he also felt restless. He couldn’t sleep and went outside in the middle of the night. I told him to recite, “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good!” He said, “I feel so uncomfortable and agitated right now, I can’t recite it. I need to go to a hospital for a checkup.”
We went to a hospital and had a comprehensive CT scan and several X-rays. The doctors couldn’t determine anything conclusive and gave us a prescription.
My husband took the medicine for a while, but it didn’t solve any of his problems. We then took the X-rays to a larger hospital. The doctor there said that it was arteriosclerosis of the coronary arteries, but the location wasn’t clear, and another enhanced CT scan was needed. The doctor said this type of examination was very risky, and some people may die before the procedure is completed. Furthermore, those with a history of antibiotic allergies couldn’t undergo this examination. My husband’s condition didn’t meet the requirements, so he couldn’t have the test.
There was no effective medicine to treat his illness, which essentially meant it was incurable. My husband was very depressed and felt hopeless; his thoughts were all negative.
One day in October 2024, he said, “I want to go out for a walk and buy something I’d like to eat.” He returned a few hours later and said, “I didn’t buy anything for myself; I only wanted to buy something delicious for you.”
His words and actions left me with an indescribable feeling. I put aside all worldly thoughts and, with a sincere and kind heart, I said, “Let’s study the Fa and practice the exercises! Only Falun Dafa’s Master can save you. He saved me. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be alive today. You know this.” This time he agreed. He said, “Then we’ll be a Fa study group.” I said, “Yes.”
I never expected him to agree so readily. I was so happy that he was able to embark on the path of Dafa cultivation. I knew it was all due to Master’s boundless compassion.
The first day, he studied the Fa and practiced the exercises with me. Early the next day, my husband did the morning exercises on his own. After he finished, he hurriedly put on his coat. I asked him, “Where are you going?” He said, “I’m going to the morning market to buy fresh fruit to offer to Master.” When I heard this, I knew he benefited from studying the Fa and practicing the exercises. He told me that Master purified his body. He slept soundly all night, and the chest tightness, shortness of breath, and anxiety were gone. He said his heart felt unblocked and clear, and his whole body felt incredibly light. I knew he wanted to thank Master for saving him.
My husband had a disease that doctors couldn’t cure and his situation was hopeless. Yet without taking a single pill, he miraculously recovered through studying the Fa and practicing the exercises. How extraordinary Falun Dafa is! Master saved my husband’s life, which is equivalent to saving my entire family, allowing us to have a complete and happy family. Soon after, my husband also quit his fifty-year-long addiction to smoking and drinking. I am so grateful for Master’s immense compassion!