A Chance Encounter after Six Years: Blessed by Falun Dafa

(Minghui.org) I clarified the truth about Falun Dafa to a taxi driver and helped him quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its youth organizations six years ago. We met again recently and talked about how amazing Falun Dafa is.

When I got into the taxi six years ago, I noticed the driver’s complexion looked bad. His skin was dark, and his lips were blue. I said, “You don’t look well. Perhaps you work too hard. Your health should be a priority.” The driver said, “I do look bad.” I said, “You should rest. People cannot afford to see doctors nowadays. Good health is your greatest asset. If you lose your health, you will lose your money, reputation, and status. Don’t you agree?” He nodded repeatedly.

I continued talking as he seemed interested, “The CCP has done a lot of bad things. Millions of Chinese have already quit the CCP (Chinese Communist Party), the Youth League, and the Young Pioneers. We don’t want to be implicated for their crimes and suffer the consequences.” The driver said, “I wish everyone would die. I don’t want to live anymore!”

He said he once owned a taxi and drove cabs for others. His wife did not have to work he was so well-off. His child also did well. Unfortunately, his 10-year-old son was diagnosed with sepsis and needed dialysis. The driver used all his savings, sold his car, and was just one step away from selling his house to pay for his son’s treatments. He borrowed money from every relative. They started avoiding him, and he was too embarrassed to ask for more.

His back was in constant pain because he drove a taxi for hours. He had insomnia and could only sleep two or three hours at a time. He had to drink alcohol to fall asleep. His wife spent hours at the hospital with their son. Her health wasn’t good either. She said she couldn’t take it anymore and talked about committing suicide.

I was stunned to hear his dire situation. I told him about my experiences: “My mother died when I was a year old, and my father remarried when I was five. My stepmother beat me and harmed me psychologically. As an adult, I suffered from neurasthenia (chronic fatigue syndrome), depression, rhinitis, asthma, and many other ailments that tormented me so much I thought I would die.

“Eventually, I found Falun Dafa and followed the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance to be a good person. Despite the abuse, I was considerate of my stepmother and treated her kindly. I felt that she was pitiful. Now, I am full of joy every day and think everyone is good. All my ailments are gone, including the rhinitis and asthma that the doctors could not cure. Dafa is just wonderful. It saved me from a life of misery. If I didn’t practice Falun Dafa, I can’t imagine what I would be like.”

I said, “Your son is in poor condition. Let’s do what we can. I’ll help him quit the CCP organizations, which will be good for him. If he is fortunate, miracles may happen.” The driver said, “Okay.” I used a fictitious name for him and his child and helped them quit the CCP organizations. I told the driver to explain the facts about Falun Dafa and the reason for quitting the CCP to his son. He said he would.

Years passed, and I forgot about the incident. But the driver recognized me when I got into his cab six years later. He said excitedly, “Ma’am, do you recognize me?” I said, “Sorry, I don’t.” He said, “You told me about Falun Dafa. I said I wished everyone would die.” I smiled and said, “I remember—your son had sepsis.”

The driver said, “Yes, but he is cured now. All the other children in that ward died, one after the other. My son was also seriously ill, but he was the only one who recovered. He is 16 and healthy now. Amazingly, his life was saved. I didn’t expect to meet you again six years later. Thank you so much for helping us!”

I was very happy and said, “Don’t thank me. Thank Master Li, the founder of Falun Dafa. It was Dafa that saved your son. Why did I run into you again today? There must still be someone in your family who has not quit the CCP.” He said, “My wife has not; perhaps you can help her.” I said, “Sure,” and told him to talk to her after he got home. His whole family has quit the CCP. He didn’t want to take the fare when we arrived at my destination, but I insisted on paying. He smiled as he watched me walk away.

An encounter from six years ago turned into endless gratitude. Falun Dafa practitioners continue to tell the world that Falun Dafa is good and that quitting the CCP will bring them blessings. They help people escape from the Party’s clutches and allow people to return to the path laid out by the Divine. What Dafa gives us is far more precious and beautiful than we can imagine. I hope no one misses the opportunity for a better future.