What would I do without Christian Science? Each time I have asked myself that question, I have recalled with much gratitude many of the healings and blessings I have had as a result of studying this Science. And I count as one of my greatest blessings, having been able to attend a Christian Science Sunday School until the age of twenty.
As a child, I was free from most so-called childhood diseases, except for measles and chickenpox. In both cases, however, the illnesses were healed quickly with the help of a Christian Science practitioner.
My college experience provided many opportunities to put into practice what I had been taught in Sunday School. One time I had a very severe cold—I could barely hear, speak, or breathe. I had much college work to do, so I called a practitioner for help through prayer. Also, instead of staying in bed, I went about my normal activities, which included going to the music building to practice the harp. (Since I did not own a harp, the only extensive practice I had was the time in the practice room, which was reserved for me only once a week. So if I didn't go, it would be another week before I could practice again. Thus I felt impelled to go.) It took a major effort to walk to the building.
