I
am a nurse at a major public hospital in Hong Kong. One month after
I was initiated on February 9, 2003, Hong Kong experienced one of
the gravest crises in its history - the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
(SARS) epidemic. This outbreak increased my understanding of my vocation
as a nurse and of the value of human life, and also taught me lessons
about gratitude. Most of all, I experienced Master's blessing and
witnessed Her immense power.
When
the epidemic broke out, I was deeply saddened to see my colleagues
infected by SARS one after another. In my twenty years as a nurse,
I had never thought that my work would expose me to the risk of death,
but in this case the only thing I could do was take the best possible
care of my patients and soothe their hearts, hoping that they would
recover soon. When the epidemic was at its worst, the medical staff
drew lots to determine who should work in SARS wards to replace those
who had fallen in the struggle or were too worn out to continue. Despite
the strenuous fight I was engaged in against SARS, there was no trace
of fear in my heart. I knew that I would be all right, being protected
by Master's love. I am truly thankful to God for blessing me with
my nursing profession so that I can serve sentient beings. Through
my work, I am able to send Hiers love and mercy to my fellow human
beings at times of their greatest need for care and concern.
When
many medical workers had been infected by SARS and my colleagues were
in low spirits, I prayed to Master to give us a place where we could
all relax and soothe our minds. I am really thankful to Master for
in early April the hospital set up a "heart nurturing room"
for medical workers. Inside there is an abundance of spiritual books
and music. The room also contains a place for meditation called "the
quiet pavilion." It is really unbelievable that inside a hospital
in the bustling city of Hong Kong, this small piece of "pure
land" exists for the purpose of nourishing our hearts and spirits!
In
addition, knowing the benefits of keeping a vegetarian diet, I prayed
to Master that the medical staff could have a chance to eat vegetarian.
For this purpose I wrote a long letter asking the management committee
of the hospital's cafeteria to add vegetarian dishes to its menu.
Thanks to Master's grace, the authorities consented and immediately
offered a vegetarian menu for all three meals each day. Master's mercy
also shone on my twelve-year-old daughter, who had previously been
opposed to my vegetarian diet. About two weeks ago, she suddenly said,
"Mum, I'm going to be a vegetarian from today onward. Is it okay?"
I was really moved. I am thankful for Master's compassion and love!
With
Master's care and protection, Hong Kong has finally come through its
battle against SARS. Those medical workers who heroically lost their
lives did not die in vain. They completed their assignments from God
and returned to Heaven to experience eternal peace. In the three months
since my initiation, with Master's blessing, my life has undergone
many changes, and I feel extremely thankful! Hereby I share with everyone
my experiences and Master's love!
