My life before I found the way in Christian Science was one long period of frustration and unhappiness. Because of an unhappy marriage I felt like a trapped animal, and I searched continually for either a way out of my difficulties or an understanding which would be the means of accepting them. Soon after the birth of my youngest child I was introduced to Science by a dear friend. But it took seven years of an "on again, off again" reaction to Science before I was ready to give up all faith in matter.
There came a time when I felt there was no point in living, but because of the children I was impelled to make one more effort to find a reason for existence. I took my stand for Science and resolved to fulfill all the requirements of the religion to the best of my ability.
Gradually, through the daily study of the Bible Lesson, published in the Christian Science Quarterly, regular church attendance, and activity in church committee work, my life took on new meaning, and I found I was experiencing the peace and joy which are always the natural results of surrendering one's life to God.
