For forty-two years I have experienced the healing power of Christian Science. My childhood was a happy one, and God was dearly loved and revered in our home. I recall that numerous times when my mother was ill, I would slip away to my room, close the door, and pray for her. My childlike prayers were nearly always answered by an immediate improvement in conditions, and Mother would soon return to her household duties.
Sometimes, though, when my mother had more acute problems, Dad would telephone a Christian Science practitioner. After these talks it was evident to my alert child thought that the prayers of the practitioner had some effect on my dad's attitude and disposition, for the atmosphere would immediately change from fear, frustration, and chaos to harmony, peace, and serenity. The Christ had touched us. I remember, too, that on Mother's bedside table was a black book, a gift from the practitioner, Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy. Mother would read it from time to time.
Soon after I had entered my second year of high school I was healed of pneumonia through the prayer of the same practitioner. Shortly after this healing I left my orthodox Sunday School because I wanted to learn more about Christian Science, which had done so much for me.
