Testimony of Healing January 1, 1921 Issue

After a long period of silence I, too, wish to express my...

Helene Gänderich

After a long period of silence I, too, wish to express my gratitude for the many blessings which I have experienced through Christian Science. In the year 1914 I had such severe pains in my feet that walking was often made impossible. This condition became constantly worse. I then consulted a physician, who stated that I had fallen arches, due to much walking and standing, and who also told me that I must always wear high shoes with supporters, for otherwise I would become flat-footed. The supporters were made, but I was unable to walk with them. The pain remained the same, rendering me almost desperate at times. We own a business which necessitates my being on my feet a great deal.

Just at this time my attention was called to Christian Science by dear friends. At first I read Der Herold, and attended the Wednesday evening meetings, then went to a practitioner and asked for help, which was lovingly given. The healing was slow but sure. It is now over four years since the trouble completely disappeared, and it has not returned. I attend to the business and my household, often causing the customers to wonder how it is possible for me to do everything alone. But I know where my strength comes from, and that with God there is no weariness, for "God rests in action" (Science and Health, p. 519). I was also very illhumored toward my surroundings, but to-day am a happy and contented person.

My husband also was healed of the grip through Christian Science over a year ago, and then from relapse, which from the human point of view was very severe. The relapse occurred on a Saturday night. My husband had high fever, and other disquieting symptoms. I called up the practitioner, who came immediately and worked for him. I remained perfectly calm, knowing that God is ever present, and is our help. My husband became quieter, and I read to him from the Bible. In the evening he ate a little, slept peacefully the whole night, and was able to get up the next day. After three days he again attended to his business.

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