It is impossible for me to tell all that Christian Science has done for me, but I desire to express my gratitude for some of the many blessings that I have enjoyed through this beautiful religion. It was in 1914 that I received my first healing through Christian Science treatment. For two years up to that time I had been under medical care, suffering from heart and stomach trouble, gastritis, and lack of blood. I had tried different baths, diets, serum treatments, and climates, but did not improve in health. Often in the hottest of weather, when others would be under fans, I would be in bed with a hot-water bottle and a blanket. The last specialist whom I consulted in Florida said that I could not live more than six months.
One day a lady called upon me and, noticing the Bible which I had been reading, told me something about God as she had found Him to be through studying Mrs. Eddy's writings. Also, she told me that she had been healed of a severe burn by Christian Science, and that there was healing for me if I cared to seek it. After she left, I at once sought help from a Christian Science practitioner ; and I was healed in a short time. The next day I ate a meal of solid foods, and within a week my heart, stomach, and blood were normal. However, at that time I did not realize the sacredness of Christian Science treatment, and I was so happy in being well that for a few weeks I laid away the Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.
It was not long until I had a domestic problem, and this time I was obliged to study and learn more of the teachings of Christian Science. This study brought me more happiness than any healing of a physical ailment; and I have found that with a better understanding of Life, as taught by our Leader, Mrs. Eddy, a better understanding of health follows. Without specific treatment I have been cured of colds, tonsillitis, and an organic trouble that a doctor said only an operation could cure.
