My parents were Christian Scientists, and I attended a Christian Science Sunday School until I went to boarding school. There I dropped away from Science and ignored it for many years. I dabbled in other religions, but could not fully accept any of them.
While attending college I became ill with a sinus condition. I sought help from the medical profession and struggled with the condition for several years. It grew steadily worse, and finally I underwent an operation, after which I was pronounced well. About a month later I was back in the hospital worse than before. The attending specialist was very much puzzled and indicated that he had done all for me that he knew how to do.
My father came to see me; he reminded me that Christian Science had healed me as a child and asked if I would try it again. I consented. He at once called a practitioner for help, and, as I turned from my belief that matter could heal me, I fell asleep. Some time later I awoke with a feeling of freedom and well-being. I was alone in the hospital room, but for the first time I had a clear sense of the presence and power of Love, Truth, and Life, and their accompanying peace. The sinus condition was healed and has not recurred in the ensuing twenty-odd years.
