So many blessings have come to me through the study and application of Christian Science that I hardly know where or how to begin to express my deep and abiding gratitude. This overflowing gratitude is, of itself, one of the greatest blessings of my life.
I had always looked forward to being a teacher in the public schools because of my great love for children. When at long last I launched on that career I found it even more fascinating than I had anticipated. I began to understand what Jesus, the greatest of teachers, meant when he said of little children (Mark 10:14), "Of such is the kingdom of God."
But soon it became apparent that I did not have the physical energy to carry on. Besides suffering much pain, I was often overcome by such utter exhaustion that I fainted. I tried various kinds of treatment and took quantities of strong medicine in my determination to get well. With each change of treatment I seized eagerly upon the hope of recovery. The doctors were kind, but all their efforts, and mine, seemed futile. I was told that I must give up my cherished work. I was suffering from a kidney condition and a lung difficulty.
