For four years prior to coming into Christian Science I suffered with neuritis in my right arm to such an extent that I could hardly raise my arm or put my hand to my head. I went from doctor to doctor but received no lasting benefit. Finally my employers suggested that I have the most eminent surgeon in our city see what he could do. After examining me carefully he said I did not need a surgeon, but a thorough treatment from a medical practitioner. I followed his advice and went to one of the leading physicians in our city. This physician held out no hope of my ever getting well, but instead told me that this condition would lead to paralysis. I replied that God never intended that I should be paralyzed He gave me a prescription containing very strong drugs designed to relieve pain temporarily. I took this drug regularly about four times a day, as it was necessary for me to do so. In addition, I wore a rubber bandage on my right arm continuously, as I am a bookkeeper and use my right arm constantly. With all of this the condition continued to grow worse.
At last, in the early spring of 1914, I went to live in the home of a friend who had recently become interested in Christian Science. She knew of my condition and that I was not unfriendly to Christian Science. She said that she wanted to help me, and I gratefully consented. In about three months I suddenly realized one morning that I was free from pain, and that my right arm was as good as my left. I went to my friend with tears of gratitude streaming down my face. My next thought was to know something of this religion that had healed me.
I shall never cease to be grateful to this friend for the beautiful healing work and to the practitioner who, having before guided the footsteps of my friend, now guided me in the study of the Bible and the writings by our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy.
