I have been a student of Christian Science since 1916, and during that period I have witnessed many healings in my family. One of them was that of a fractured ankle. My younger son, a lad of eighteen years, who had been brought up in a Christian Science Sunday School, was away from home receiving a business training. One day [ had a telegram stating that he had fractured his left ankle, and ] arranged for him to be brought home the next day. Before his departure his firm insisted that his ankle be X-rayed. This was done, and he brought an X-ray picture with him.
Christian Science treatment was taken up immediately by his mother, and they both studied Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy very earnestly. After about three days he could put his foot to the ground and bear some weight upon it, and in less than three weeks he walked normally.
To satisfy the firm where he was receiving his training f made an appointment with a medical specialist, and I went with my son to keep the appointment. The specialist examined the X-ray photograph and gave him a very severe test in my presence. He then said, "Well, young man, you definitely fractured your ankle, but it is all right now; and I shall certify you as fit to resume your business training." This experience occurred about twenty years ago. Since that time my son has engaged in various forms of recreation, such as tennis, cricket, rowing, and horseback riding; and there have never been any ill effects whatever from the fracture.
