When Christian Science was first mentioned to me I was believed to be at death's door. Our family physician was with me night and day, and all were waiting for the end to come. I had not been able to retain food for several weeks, owing to catarrh of the stomach and bowels; I suffered with violent cramps as well as heart spells, and every organ of the body was said to be affected. All that could be done by doctors was of no avail.
While I was in this condition a friend came to me through the worst weather we have ever known in eastern Virginia, traveling nine or ten miles by private conveyance to bring the truth to me. I shall never forget the result of the treatment she gave me, for such a sense of peace came over me. I seemed at once to be awakened, and rested much easier. This kind friend had just taken up the study of Christian Science herself, and on her return home telegraphed to a practitioner in New York, who worked patiently and lovingly for me, with the result that I was healed, and in a short time was strong and well and able to eat things I had never dared eat before.
With one treatment in Christian Science my aunt was healed of influenza. Owing to her age and the distressing symptoms it seemed as if she must pass on, but after this one treatment she was well, bright, and happy, and came in to see me, smiling and rejoicing. This dear aunt has had many instantaneous healings. She always turns to Christian Science and is always relieved. Three years ago she was very ill, and two doctors said there was no hope; but I wrote to the friend who has always helped us so patiently out of the dark places, and in a short time she was well.
