| Our pet dog, Shake, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, had been in good health for 8 years. But then on March 6th, 2006, Shake suddenly vomited and diarrhea ensued. His condition did not settle after a few days had passed, so I decided to take him to the veterinarian, on the 8th. His appetite was maintained and he seemed to be in good health, so the veterinarian assumed he must have eaten something bad during his walk. He simply handed over some drugs to stop Shake’s nausea and diarrhea, and sent us home. Although his vomiting and diarrhea had stopped, Shake was now beginning to lose his appetite. By the 15th he had completely stopped eating, so I took him back to the hospital. They performed a blood test right away. The results were quite severe and his liver was also weakening. His white blood cell and red blood cell counts were abnormal, at 35,300 and 3,280,000 uL. If these numbers had applied to a human being, it would not only have caused difficulty in standing, it would have endangered his or her life. Shake was hospitalized right away. When I heard the word “hospitalized,” my mind went blank; I could no longer comprehend a word the veterinarian was saying. I returned home without a clue as to what was going on. When my husband returned from work I attempted to explain what had happened to Shake, but to no avail; my agitation distracted me from speaking clearly. My husband telephoned the veterinarian but could not get through, leaving both of us at a complete loss. Soon after, we decided to contact the Shinreikyo Center to consult them on how we should handle the situation. “Even if you are far away, Kyososama’s power surpasses distance, so earnestly chant the Holy Word,” they said. I contacted my parents and brother to seek help and earnestly threw myself on the mercy of Kyososama. The following morning, my husband contacted the hospital to inquire about Shake’s symptoms. The veterinarian informed us that since Shake was suffering from severe anemia, it may have resulted in a loss of blood. Therefore, Shake was to be treated at the hospital for two to three days to receive an intravenous drip. After that they would perform another blood test, and if the results showed improvement, Shake would be allowed to return and recuperate at home. The veterinarian further added that since it was best not to get Shake excited, we were to refrain from visiting. Therefore, we stayed at home and earnestly chanted the Holy Word, Goshingo. We were told that one day after Shake had been hospitalized; he began regaining his energy and was able to have a small meal. By the following day he had completely gained back his appetite and had wolfed down a whole meal. On the 18th, the 3rd day he was hospitalized, there was a gathering for Shinreikyo members, so my husband and I visited the Shinreikyo center. Before we entered the center, we contacted the veterinarian to inquire about Shake’s condition. The veterinarian informed us that during the morning blood test, the number for her liver was edging back towards normal. However, Shake was still not allowed to leave the hospital, because the white blood cell count had actually gotten worse compared to the last examination. We discussed the matter with the Shinreikyo staff member, who instructed us to pray for “permission to leave the hospital as soon as possible.” We earnestly prayed at the center and returned home. Slightly past 7 p.m., we received a phone call from the hospital. I was startled at first, wondering if his condition had suddenly changed again. However, the veterinarian said, “Shake has regained his appetite and seems to want to go home. If his health suddenly changes again, you must bring him back to the hospital. But as for now, he may return home.” I couldn’t help but doubt these words. I rushed to the hospital to bring Shake back home. He was filled with energy, so much so I couldn’t believe he was ever ill at all. I noticed a red spot on his right fore-foot where a patch of about 3 centimeters had been shaved to receive the injection. I put some holy offerings on the area and rested for the night. When my husband and I looked at his right fore-foot the following morning (the 19th), we noticed that the redness and the mark from the needle for the intravenous drip had completely healed to Shake’s original skin color. The patch even showed some fur growth. My husband and I were speechless. We were filled with gratitude towards Kyososama. After Shake’s return from the hospital we continued to pray earnestly to Kyosowama. By the 24th day since Shake became ill, the examination indicated the numbers to have returned to its original level, indicating a full recovery from the illness. The veterinarian was astonished. * A normal range for a dog’s white blood cells is around 8,000～14,000 uL, and for red blood cells the count should be around 550～1,000 (ten thousandths/uL). Ms. Miyazawa’s pet dog Shake’s white and red blood cell counts were obviously abnormal. It is much easier for pure and innocent plants and animals to receive the true power of God; however, it was through the owner’s earnest prayer to God that this miracle occurred. |