I was raised in a Christian Science household, and throughout my life have seen and experienced physical healings, as well as those of relationship, career, and financial difficulties. My husband and I have witnessed time and again its healing proof in raising our two daughters, and I'm grateful they know the blessings of prayer.
A healing our younger daughter had when she was two years old stands as a landmark, and attests to our faith that Christian Science can meet every need, no matter how critical it may seem. When an outbreak of chickenpox occurred in our neighborhood, both daughters appeared to have it. With my prayers, the time they had to remain indoors was spent harmoniously and joyfully. (Chickenpox is not a reportable condition in our state.) By the fourth day the marks on my younger daughter had begun to dry up. She woke that morning exceptionally joyful, and even sang at the breakfast table. Our older daughter had already completely recovered.
This was a beautiful warm June morning. The children begged to go outside into our fenced-in backyard and splash in their wading pool. Grateful for their joy and energy, I agreed. After a while our younger daughter came in and asked to sit on my lap. I held her for a while, and then got up to attempt some chores. She began to cry, so I sat down again. This pattern persisted throughout the afternoon and into the early evening, when she became seriously unwell.
