As I have enjoyed the rich blessings of Christian Science for more than seventeen years I feel impelled to express my gratitude. I am grateful for the revolutionary changes it has brought about in my thinking; for an enlightened concept of God and man; a more logical and sane outlook on things in general; a happier and holier realization of the cause of my being and the real purpose of life.
In the fall of 1915, I became afflicted with a very painful condition which centered at the back of my head. This ailment was never given a name by the doctors who treated me, as they were unable to diagnose the trouble. This condition grew rapidly worse, and the pain became so intense that I could not stand long at a time. To obtain any relief I was forced to lie flat on my back. I had help from a medical doctor for some time, but received no permanent aid. I then tried osteopathy, chiropractic, and various kinds of electrical treatments, but all to no avail. I grew worse each day, and lost flesh rapidly until I was reduced to an emaciated condition. At this point my parents became so uneasy concerning my health that they insisted that I have Christian Science treatment.
My healing extended over a period of about five months, but from the beginning I showed improvement. During this time I experienced many fierce struggles with doubt, despair, indecision, and a lack of courage to pursue what I knew in my heart was the right and only way. This trouble has never returned in any form. As I look back on this experience I am profoundly grateful for the valuable lessons learned. Since that time many erroneous conditions, moral as well as physical, have been destroyed by the application of Christian Science. It has been my only physician since that day.
