Twenty-seven years ago a dear relative sent me Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Until then I did not know anything about Christian Science. It was a completely new world of thought for me, toward which I felt very antagonistic at first. But through the loving encouragement of this relative I occupied myself more and more with the truths in Science and Health.
I soon realized that I had to apply what I read in order to understand it correctly. I had plenty of opportunity at this time to do so. The aftermath of World War II left us destitute and homeless. With two small children, we had to start anew. We all suffered from malnutrition, and I myself was under constant medical care because of my very precarious state of health. In addition, I was expecting another child.
After I slowly began to understand the truths that had been presented to me, one problem after another was solved. It was not easy at times, and often required a radical reversal in my thought. But persistent adherence to the truth of God's spiritual, perfect creation led to success time after time. We had wonderful proofs of God's provision supplying our various needs. My state of health improved steadily. The childbirth took place harmoniously and without assistance from a physician. The very next day I was able to do light housework, and a week later I was taking care of my family on my own again.
