It is with a heart full of gratitude that I write this testimony to what Christian Science has done for me. I had been in poor health for several years, suffering from various ills and extreme nervousness, followed by an attack of what is known as Bright's disease. For a time everything seemed dark and dreary, although after rallying from this trouble I was able to get about, but could do no work. I was told that it would be a year, if ever, before I would be strong again. Shortly afterward a friend gave me some copies of the Christian Science Sentinel, and after reading them I called on a practitioner for help. I was thus enabled to get a little understanding of this wonderful truth and came to know God as Love and that He is an ever-present help.
The many ills from which I suffered were overcome by the realization of this truth as given to the world by Mrs. Eddy. In two weeks I dismissed my servant, and have since been able to perform all my household duties as well as do the sewing for two little girls and myself. I am so grateful for the many blessings I have received, and for the help Christian Science has been in bringing up the children. They now attend the Christian Science Sunday school. I am striving to live the teachings of Science in my daily life. Sometimes the way seems very hard, and as if I did not accomplish any good ; then some glorious message will flash like a ray of light into my consciousness, and I will awaken to the knowledge that we are all God's children, and that He is always present, for "in him we live, and move, and have our being." I know that I have nothing to worry over, for He is a loving Father to His children.
I have had no return of any of the ills that bound me, and for over two years have had almost perfect health. One or two little ailments have manifested themselves, such as colds, but they have been healed by divine Love in from one to two days. On March 29, 1914, I gave birth to a son, and I am very thankful for the help I received, both before and during the experience. Material laws, which on previous occasions made the conditions almost unbearable, were overcome in a few weeks, and for the rest of the period I had perfect health. I did my own work until a week before the birth, at which time I was most wonderfully blessed. I was up the second day, and the baby and myself have enjoyed the best of health. When six months old he had six teeth, which came with no trouble at all.
