Testimony of Healing October 28, 1922 Issue

It is now fifteen years since I was healed, through Christian Science,...

Maie B. Hillis

It is now fifteen years since I was healed, through Christian Science, of what two of the leading physicians in the city of Portland, Oregon, diagonsed as a fibroid tumor. I had been a student of Christian Science about eight years at that time; and at first I could not understand why I should have this problem to meet, and had a good deal to overcome in that way. Often during that healing I would ask the good, patient practitioner, who worked so faithfully, if I was selfish, bigoted, or self-righteous, or if I was overdoing it; for we had a very large house, and, as that was the year of the Portland fair, our home usually had from three to fourteen guests during that summer. During all that summer I was able to attend to my home, and to take full charge of the baby; but I did not get my complete healing then.

The next summer, in August, we decided to take a trip to the Kootenai Mountains in Montana; and on our way we stopped to visit a brother of mine, who was very ill and had also had Science treatment without, seemingly, a healing. I was a well woman compared to him; so, after getting to our camping grounds in the midst of those grand old mountains beside the clear waters, alone with God, I tried to help this dear brother. Morning, noon, and night I realized the truth about him. I studied the Bible and Mrs. Eddy's works; and I was truly "absent from the body, and . . . present with the Lord." I entirely forgot about myself, forgot all about selfishness, overdoing, self-righteousness, and the like,—never once gave myself a thought, and, therefore, getting entirely out of it and letting God in. On arriving again at my brother's on our way home, I learned he was very much better; and, in fact, was able to be taken South. This was such a joy to me, and I was so happy, that I did not awaken to my own healing until after our return home. Then I realized that I, too, was completely healed. My side was perfect. I could do any and all things required of me. My strength was wonderful. I started from the third floor and cleaned through my whole house, including the basement, singing and rejoicing all the time. This was a pleasure to me, as for two years and a half I had had to depend upon help, having some one assist me with my housework.

One night, after a day filled with hard work, I was on my way to the Wednesday evening testimony meeting; and on alighting from one car to transfer to another, I found I had forgotten my transfer, so walked some fourteen blocks. I was so free I had no sense of fatigue; I enjoyed the walk. This I had not been able to do for over two years. I am truly grateful for this physical healing; but the lesson of patience I learned has meant much more. My heart is indeed full of gratitude to God for His loving-kindness, and to our dear Leader, Mrs. Eddy, for bringing to the world this wonderful truth, which makes us free.

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