About twenty years ago I had two healings of bone injuries during a period when I was traveling frequently as a management consultant for a national agency. I've had quick healings of physical difficulties since becoming a student of Christian Science almost fifty years ago, but these two injuries took longer to heal. As a result of this experience I learned to be more patient and persistent in doing thorough prayerful work.
While coordinating a special project that involved some cross-country trips, I was suddenly struck with severe pain in the lower back that seemed to be caused by a displacement of vertebrae. I had to stay home for two or three days, as I could not stand upright. A Christian Science practitioner prayed with me, and I read through Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, particularly noting all references to Christ. This prayer and study brought much improvement, but I still could not stand fully erect.
I felt I should return to work, even though my colleagues were concerned and skeptical about Christian Science treatment. There were periods of pain and times when there would be numbness in my legs, but I continued to improve.
