Testimony of Healing April 16, 1910 Issue

In September, 1902, I was operated upon for appendicitis...

T. Z. Ayers, Jr.

In September, 1902, I was operated upon for appendicitis and peritonitis. I was in the hospital for about eight weeks, was under the knife three different times, and thrice was pronounced beyond all help. After leaving the hospital, I remained in my home for nearly three months and then went back to my studies at school. Being of an athletic turn of mind, I tried to reenter the games and sports, but injured myself in four places, which steadily grew worse, so that I had to wear a truss, an abdominal supporter, and numerous other bandages. Two years ago I was in such agony that I was about to do away with myself, but finally decided to make one more effort to get well. I went to my operating physician and asked him to operate upon me at once, but he said he would rather have me go to a man more skilful with the knife, and immediately telephoned to a doctor in Albany, N. Y. This doctor examined me minutely, gave me some very severe tests, and after completing his examination declared it a very serious case and called in three other noted physicians. Finally he stated that it would be a very expensive operation and he could not give me any encouragement. He also stated that the muscles in the former incisions had never healed together, and that he would be obliged to cut them again and let them knit together afresh. I then went to another physician, who told me that six months in bed would not harm me, but he could not say it would benefit me. He said he would be unable to do the operating himself, and advised me to go to still another physician. I did so, but he too would neither operate nor give me any encouragement. I also went to see a number of other noted physicians and surgeons, but none of them were able to help me in any way.

I then became utterly discouraged, as I was unable to work, and returned to my home a complete wreck. Through the suggestion of an uncle, I turned to Christian Science for help. I asked my aunt to take the case, and had my first treatment on Sunday night. After one week's treatment I left off wearing my truss and everything else used to support me, and was running and jumping as every young man should be able to do. Today I can truthfully assert, with many thanksgivings to God and to Mrs. Eddy, that I am as well, happy, and healthy as any one need be.

T. Z. Ayers, Jr., Pittsfield, Mass.

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