For three years I was a great sufferer from tuberculosis of the kidneys and lungs, also heart trouble and nervousness. The last two diseases mentioned had given me trouble for nine or ten years. Different physicians told my husband there was no hope, unless I could be operated on for the kidney trouble. The heart was in bad condition, however, and so they were afraid I could not stand it. My husband decided there would be no operation, but took me to Florida, where my parents lived. While in Florida I had more medical treatment; but it failed again to cure me.
In June, 1915, we decided that I should try Christian Science. A practitioner was called, and I was indeed grateful; for that evening I rested better than I had in many months, and I slept soundly all night. In three weeks, I returned to Texas, feeling much better but not entirely healed. Having much confidence in the Bible and in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, I thought my study of them was all that was necessary; but the letter only had been understood, and not the spirit. By the fall of the same year I lost confidence in my study; and, not having made myself acquainted with any Christian Scientist nor attended church, I became discouraged, and put away the books.
Then I was, indeed, a dweller in darkness and doubt. To the human sense there had been every possible means resorted to. My condition was serious, and aggravated by dejection and secret apprehension of mental trouble. Life was truly miserable, and I wanted to die. The question was, "What shall we do now?" Again Christian Science was taken up; and in six months my healing was complete. The healing was slow, but the understanding of Truth was gained. Since that time, my health has been better than it ever was before in my life. The wonderful spiritual uplift is even more to be grateful for than the physical healing.
