Nine years ago I found myself becoming interested in Christian Science, although reluctant to admit it to any one, even myself. I had for years been prejudiced against its teachings, and would not allow the subject to be talked about in my presence, but I was in sore need of physical relief, having what two well-known physicians had diagnosed as tubercular disease. I had been under their care for many months, and while I received temporary help, they were frank to tell me that I could not have permanent relief. While I was taking their treatment, two very near friends came into our home who were Christian Scientists, but because they had been warned of my bitterness, they refrained from talking about Christian Science or even asking me to try their remedy.
They had been with us quite a few days, when I was suddenly overcome with a very severe sick spell. I was alone, and the thought came that if only my friend could understand how I felt, I could go to her; but how could I, when she thought I was not sick? In my extremity, however, I decided to tell her, and she met me with outstretched arms and helped me into bed, asking me what she should get for me. I told her that I wanted nothing, because I felt it would be wrong to ask a Scientist to give me medicine. Greatly to my surprise I went to sleep, and slept like a babe for several hours, and when I awoke the pain had entirely left me, so that I was able to get up and prepare the evening meal.
This was marvelous to me, for such attacks had usually kept me in bed for several days. I did not ask, however, whether I was to thank Christian Science for this healing, but kept silent. Some weeks later, I asked another friend for the loan of some Sentinels, and I read and reread them. I knew after reading these that I had had Christian Science treatment when I had been so ill, and a sense of gratitude gradually came into my consciousness, until I was ready to write my friend, who had returned to her home in the East, and acknowledge the benefits received through her ministry. I also asked for help, and after the first treatment had been given I felt assured that my healing would be accomplished.
