I had a healing that I have drawn strength from, and for which I have often silently expressed gratitude to God.
One afternoon, not feeling at all well, I requested to leave my work early. The military administration for which I was working required a medical examination in order to give me sick leave, and I complied. A physician diagnosed my condition as a serious case of hemorrhoids that required medical treatment. To stop the very painful swelling, surgery was scheduled for the following week. I never used the medication I was given in the interim, because I had immediately decided to rely solely on prayer.
Although a private in the military, I was in the unique situation of occupying a single room in town instead of living in military quarters. I always cherished this freedom, as it enabled me to study Christian Science any time I wished, in total quiet, and to attend church services without having to request any special authorization.
