My husband with tongue cancer - I thought the cause of cancer was food【Happy Science Faith Experience】

My husband has tongue cancer

"I heard it's tongue cancer... it seems he needs to have surgery soon"
"Wasn't it just a mouth ulcer!?"
I was stunned by my husband's report when he returned home from the hospital.

"I thought it was strange that he had a fever, but I never imagined it was cancer..."
Moreover, it was stage III, and according to the doctor, it was quite advanced.
Even if the surgery is successful, they say he won't be able to eat or talk normally.

My husband seemed to quietly accept the reality that had befallen him, but I was in a state of panic.
I couldn't help but think of the worst, and everything went dark in front of me.

To Happy Science, which my husband wanted to go to

After informing his company about his condition, my husband spoke to me in a calm manner.

"You know I've been reading Happy Science books for a while. I want to take this opportunity to go to the branch and join."

For a moment, I was taken aback.
Until now, I had a strong image that "religion is a gathering of strange people," and I had opposed it for ten years.

"Why do you read only these kinds of books!"
"I want to read them, so what's wrong with that!"

Such verbal fights happened frequently.

Whenever I found Happy Science books or magazines at home, I couldn't help but feel angry, thinking, "You're doing this behind my back again..."

However, at this point, I felt it was too cruel to oppose him. Besides, I also wanted to understand my husband.

"If that's what you want, I won't oppose it. But can I also go to Happy Science?"

"...I see. Thank you."

I thought cancer was caused by food

A few days later, I visited a nearby Happy Science branch.
When I opened the door, a surprisingly quiet space unfolded before me.

"What brings you here?"

The branch manager kindly spoke to us, who were a bit nervous.
He seemed sincere, and I felt relieved.

"Mr. M, your daily mental state can create or attract illness. Illness is deeply related to the mind."

The branch manager's words were very refreshing.

He suggested that if there are conflicts in the heart or pessimistic thoughts, it might be good to check the mind.

I had always believed that "cancer is caused by food."

So I had been very particular about selecting ingredients and avoiding additives. We even took supplements that claimed to prevent cancer.

"Then why did I get cancer?" I wondered.

The branch manager's words felt correct, and I thought maybe I should learn here too.

"Um, can I also join with my husband?"
My husband looked stunned. It's no wonder, as I had been opposing it all along...
That day, I joined Happy Science with my husband.

Praying at the main temple, the swelling of my tongue began to subside

Thus, having joined Happy Science, my husband and I went to the branch almost every day for a week until he was hospitalized.
We spent time chatting with senior believers and listening to faith stories.
At my husband's request, we made our first visit to the main temple, Shoshinkan open_in_new in Utsunomiya.

When I offered a prayer in the worship room, it felt like my whole body was wrapped in warmth.
"From now on, I can live my life based on faith in Buddha"
My husband looked genuinely relieved.

In the midst of this, my husband made a face as if to say, "Oh?"
"It's strange. My body feels warm, and the affected area is healing. The swelling of my tongue seems to be getting smaller little by little."

It seems that his condition was clearly different.
I thought it was amazing how strange things can be.

My husband's illness is a problem set for my life

Finally, hospitalization -.
First, I requested treatment with radiation. If no effect was seen, we agreed to proceed with surgery.
It takes three hours one way by express bus to the hospital. I decided to quit my job and go to the hospital.
Seeing my face, my husband seemed to feel relieved.
Although his body must be suffering from the side effects of radiation, his expression was very calm.

In the hospital room, he spends time reading Happy Science books and listening to tapes and CDs of President Ryuho Okawa's teachings.
Seeing my husband like this, for the first time I thought, "Maybe I should read too..."

Our home bookshelf is packed with Happy Science books. However, I had never opened a book.

I started taking them out one by one and began reading them on the bus rides to and from home and the hospital.

One day, the phrase "Life is a problem set" jumped out at me.

In earthly life, the necessary problems for that person are always given. If they are not solved, there is no growth of the soul—.

I was taken aback. I intuitively realized that my current problem is my husband's illness, and I understood that I must not run away.
I also wanted to take this opportunity to properly reflect on my relationship with my husband.

I can't think of what I could do for my husband

While talking with the staff at the branch, I received this advice.
"It would be good to reflect on 'the love that gives.' How about comparing what your husband has given you and what you have given to your husband?"

It's called a balance sheet of love. When I got home, I immediately started writing it down.
My children and I have lived without any inconveniences... The reason we could buy this house was because my husband worked for decades...
Looking around, every single thing in the house, from a cup to a pair of slippers, was thanks to my husband being healthy and working.

"I took everything for granted, but it wasn't like that at all."

Also, I loved taking lessons and was learning one after another. No matter how much it cost, even if I went out often, my husband would kindly say, "Oh, that's fine."

Being not good at human relationships, I had a hard time at work and poured my complaints about work onto my husband every single day. He listened without showing any displeasure.
I realized how blessed I had been. Since our marriage, my husband had been wrapping me in a generous spirit.

Yet, I couldn't think of what I had done for him.
What came to mind was my wasteful habits and my constant complaining.
"This won't do!" Tears started to flow uncontrollably.
Surely my husband wanted to convey teachings like "Life is a problem set" and "the love that gives" to me as well.

However, I had not listened at all for ten years.
I felt pathetic for opposing without understanding my husband's feelings.

The problem set my husband was facing in life

"Thank you so much, Dad. I appreciate that we have our current life because you worked so hard."

When I conveyed my feelings, my husband nodded shyly, saying, "Yeah, yeah..."

And he sincerely apologized.
"And... it might be my fault that Dad's health has deteriorated."
However, the words that came out of my husband's mouth were unexpected.
"No, this is a problem set given to me, so you don't have to worry."

Since the day I first visited the branch, my husband seemed to be lost in thought.
One day, he quietly shared,
"I was... criticizing my boss a lot. Saying things like, 'That way of doing things is wrong' or 'He doesn't understand human hearts.'"
He also opened up about his habit of criticizing since he was young.

My husband, who had a high pride, would criticize those in higher positions with less ability, thinking he could do better.
"...Since it was always coming out of my mouth, I think my heart was troubled. I will work on correcting this tendency."
My husband's eyes were moist.
Even after many years together, we had never had such a conversation as a couple.

From then on, my husband and I began to talk about various things.
During his hospitalization, we both took time to reflect. It was a precious time when we could decide to start our lives over again.
With gratitude and joy for being able to gather in the Science of Happiness, we requested my husband's "powerful prayer for healing from illness."

Discharged after surgery was no longer necessary

During his hospitalization, everyone from the Science of Happiness truly supported us.
Those who copied articles related to healing for my husband to read, those who prayed, those who came to visit from afar—.
We also received many heartfelt letters.
Surrounded by so much love, how reassuring it was for us.
Two months later, my husband was safely discharged.

The attending physician was surprised, saying, "The tumor is gone. Surgery is no longer necessary." He said that only regular check-ups were needed.

And after a month of recuperation at home, my husband was able to return to his original workplace. Everyone at the branch welcomed him with warm applause.
My husband's face was shining with joy at being able to gather in the Science of Happiness again.

"Even if this body is afflicted with an incurable disease"

After a while, my husband began to take on the role of a community leader.
I also started participating in branch events and training at the temple open_in_new with my husband.

Days spent savoring the wonderfulness of walking together as a couple, looking in the same direction—.

When I saw the scene in the movie "The Golden Law" open_in_new where the monk Tendai Chigi said, "If I am allowed to be born together with the eternal Buddha, even if this body is afflicted with an incurable disease, I will live my life with gratitude," I noticed my husband next to me, tears streaming down his cheeks as he seemed to resonate with his own experience of having cancer.

I also felt my heart swell.
"We are so lucky to be born in this era when the Buddha is born together, right?"
"That's really true..."
We deeply conversed together.

Cancer has been completely cured, and regular check-ups have come to an end

It has been exactly five years since the cancer was discovered. My husband returned from his regular check-up with good news.
"They said the cancer is completely cured. I was told I don't have to come for tests anymore."
My husband seemed to be reflecting quietly on the various events of these five years.
It felt like we were standing at a new starting line together.

Now we are filled with joy and hope.
My husband is leading a fulfilling daily life while engaging in the activities of the Science of Happiness and serving as a community leader.
Meanwhile, I am renovating our home to open a shop selling additive-free bread.
I also want to live my life helping others from now on... I thought that my hobby of bread-making could be useful for that.

Recently, the shop has become a place where people gather through bread.
Chorus, flower arrangement, straw sandal making—there are people using it for hobby groups, and the shop is lively and bustling.

If I hadn't converted to faith, I don't think I would have considered such things at all. At first, I was opposed to faith. However, I was able to open a new life by converting due to my husband's illness.

In addition to the healing of the illness, I believe I have been given many things through this experience, such as the greatness of faith and the warmth of people.

Life is a problem set—.

From now on, we will continue to cooperate and strive together as a couple.

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