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Freed from effects of stroke
In the fall of 2010, I had just returned to the United States from Mexico, where I had written a children’s story called “We Are the Monarchs,” about the flight of monarch butterflies from Canada to Mexico, a distance of 2,500 miles. Each of my butterfly characters is distinct and has a spiritually inspirational message. (The principal of a private school in Ajijic, Mexico, was moved by the story, had it translated into Spanish, and her schoolchildren performed it in the spring as a play with music and dance.)
Since time allowed, I decided to visit a friend in California. While alone in the middle of the night, and staying at my temporary quarters, I tried to get out of bed and fell. I tried to get up once, twice, with all my strength, but down again I went. My cellphone was within my grasp, and I called my friend, who helped me back to bed.
Fifteen years prior to this I’d had a paralyzing stroke, and the symptoms I was experiencing appeared the same. Back then, I didn’t yet know about Christian Science. I had recovered from the debilitating effects of this diagnosed condition through perseverance and not accepting the dire predictions. I was in a medical nursing facility for several months. My progress was steady. I worked hard physically, and was able to run a 10K race two years later.
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November 7, 2011 issue
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Letters
Amy Ward-Bailey, Karen Berger, Naomi Short
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Expect results
Ingrid Peschke, Managing Editor
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Social media—and sincere connections
Eric Nelson
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Christian Science: salvation or healing?
By Nate Talbot
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Freed from effects of stroke
By David Seligson
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My new hold on life
By Leslie Coughtry
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Awakened to a freer life
By Kouakou Yao Augustin
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When a neighbor isn’t so neighborly
By Susie Jostyn
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Prayer for my city
Christie Coddington
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Be a rebel with a cause
By Debbie Whitler
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College choices
By Nate Waters
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I wasn’t afraid anymore
Christivie
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A ‘beam’ removed
By Louise White
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Prayer about public education
Elizabeth Kellogg
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You are immortal!
By Abby Fuller
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Growth gone, character improved
Richard Adolph
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Chronic fatigue and food allergies overcome
Rebecca Colin
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Back pain healed
Amy Lang
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Healed of injuries from a bike accident
Robert Michaels
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Clearer vision and safe from injury
Florence Wells
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The forever flow-motion of good
The Editors