Many outstanding healings took place in our home after Christian Science was introduced to my parents. A severe case of rheumatism was overcome through Christian Science treatment after the doctors had given up the case as incurable. A serious case of blood poisoning was healed when amputation was being considered in order to save the patient's life. Appendicitis, contagious diseases, and sprains were healed instantaneously.
When I was a young girl under twenty, I suffered intensely from unhappiness, discontent, depression, and disillusionment because I believed that happiness was dependent on persons and material things. I was asked by my mother to study Christian Science, but I politely declined the invitation. Nevertheless, I was impressed by the healings I had witnessed, and as I became more unhappy and depressed I decided to visit a Christian Science practitioner.
When I asked for Christian Science treatment, it was explained to me that real happiness does not depend on persons, places, or things but is dependent on knowing God—on seeking "first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness" (Matt. 6:33). I accepted all of this without reservation, and I was healed immediately. I joyously began the study of Christian Science, and this joy has stayed with me throughout the years.
