I found Christian Science, when I was hungering and thirsting for the truth, through a copy of the Journal which I obtained from a distribution rack located in a railroad station. I had just become a stewardess in the Air Force, traveling over the Atlantic Ocean regularly. Christian Science imparted an understanding of where my true safety actually is. I read and accepted completely this statement in Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy (p. 424): "Under divine Providence there can be no accidents, since there is no room for imperfection in perfection."
There was only one incident in my flying experience when the suggestion of danger presented itself. I was informed by the aircraft commander on a flight to West Germany that one of the four engines had stopped operating and a second engine was not functioning properly. Our plane was forced to return to our base in the United States, even though we were almost halfway across the Atlantic.
I felt momentary fear, but then I turned to the truths of safety as taught in Christian Science and found complete release from all fear. When two amphibious planes joined us, in case we should have to ditch our aircraft in the ocean, some of the passengers became alarmed. I am grateful to say I was able to comfort them and assure them of our complete safety with a strong conviction that this was the truth. Late that evening we landed at the base without any difficulty.
