Testimony of Healing February 7, 1970 Issue

Although I've had many beautiful healings—from needing to...

Vicki Rae Knickerbocker

Although I've had many beautiful healings—from needing to wear glasses to working out problems of human relationship—I want to share what I consider to be the most outstanding proof I have had of God's ever-present love and care.

Mrs. Eddy writes in Science and Health (p. 1), "Desire is prayer; and no loss can occur from trusting God with our desires, that they may be moulded and exalted before they take form in words and in deeds." Shortly after I was married and had moved seven hundred miles from my family's home, I found that I was expecting a child. In the area where we lived, much to my disappointment, there did not seem to be the facilities for having a child at home. Considerable prayer on my part was necessary to heal my disappointment, fear, and resentment over this situation, but finally I was able to prepare my thought for the birth without outlining how it was to take place.

A short time before the child was expected, I made a trip to my hometown for my annual association meeting. I remained there for a week after the meeting. The night before I was to return home, friends had a shower for me, providing many lovely things for the new baby. I returned to my mother's home, packed my bags, set them by the front door, and went to bed. A few minutes later I sensed that the baby was coming. I called a Christian Science practitioner to support me with treatment. Every need was supplied exactly. A Christian Science nurse was found, who was instantly available, plus a doctor who was willing to come for a home delivery. All the details were handled—time, place, even clothing for the baby from the gifts—all because I was willing to let God govern.

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