Testimonies of Healing
Our youngest son was born with a very prominent birthmark covering his forehead. His appearance was shocking and heartbreaking to me.
Christian Science came to our family when my mother had a beautiful healing after her study of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Later one of my sisters had three outstanding healings.
Eight years ago I had a job requiring me to have facility with my hands, to learn new skills, to devise new systems for the work, and to teach the skills and the systems to others and supervise their work. When I began having pain as I moved my fingers, I endured the discomfort instead of making the effort to heal it, because it seemed necessary to study and think about the work and the personnel almost all the time.
Several years ago I was suffering from a fever that the doctors said was caused by an infection. I underwent various operations in order to be rid of the infection.
In the very early years of this century, my paternal grandmother became completely helpless with rheumatoid arthritis. The doctor, called in by my father, gave her a very short time to live.
I have always been inspired and my enthusiasm renewed when I recall what the Bible says ( Job 32:8 ): "There is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. " All of us in our own way are seeking understanding.
Before I was born I was given up for adoption. After birth I was considered too sick to leave the hospital and was kept there for three months.
Enlightened prayer in Christian Science brought me through a difficult trial some years ago. I was preparing a favorite deep-fried specialty for my family.
Nothing is more joyous than getting a clear glimpse of the truth that heals. The need for healing always forces me to seek a deeper understanding of Truth, God, and His allness.
When I first heard of Christian Science, I was in very poor health and was being treated by doctors for cancer. Like the woman in the Bible (Luke 8:43), I had spent all but was no better.