The first Christian Science healing our family experienced was my healing of fever when I was a little girl. I attended Christian Science Sunday School right through high school and into college. For many years I loved Christian Science but didn't understand it or go to church very often. I was something of a prodigal—away from my Father's house and doing poorly.
I tried hard to be free from bad habits (heavy smoking and drinking) but without success. Finally one Saturday morning, walking to a corner grocery, I felt as though my whole life was caving in on me. Frightened, I hurried home, called a practitioner, and checked into a nursing facility for Christian Scientists. It was a turning point for me, and this time I truly laid my earthly all "on the altar of divine Science" (Science and Health, p. 55).
The result—immediate healing. I stayed at the facility for a few days of study and amazing wonderment at what had happened! Never again have I desired another cigarette or another drink.
