I was working around the garden and on our land when, without warning or apparent cause, my leg became very painful and started swelling down by the foot. Over the next couple of days, the symptoms increased and spread.

Following advice in the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, I immediately called an experienced Christian Scientist for prayer. One of the first things the Christian Science practitioner said was, “This is not about you; this is an opportunity to know more about God.”

Over the next six weeks, although I was not able to walk and was assailed by pain and fear, I was definitely learning more about God and my true being as God’s image and likeness.