"Whatever is governed by God, is never for an instant deprived of the light and might of intelligence and Life" (Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, p.215). On the same page, a marginal heading reads, "Real being never lost." This was proved in the experience of our daughter. Her mother died when she was only two, and I married her dad when she was three. There was a great difference in our religions, but because of our respect for one another, this was never a problem. Several years passed, and the little girl seemed to be a very withdrawn child. She did not express many normal qualities, was unnaturally subdued, never getting into things.

There came a time when I knew something must be done, and because my husband relied on medical treatment, I sought this help for her, trying to put myself in his shoes and to be respectful of his wishes. We also sought psychiatric advice, and after several talks and examinations with three doctors we were told she was retarded. Shock treatments were suggested, and we told them we would discuss it. As we left the offices, we both agreed we would never consent to that.

I asked my husband if I might take her to the Christian Science Sunday School, and with some reluctance, he did agree. With this right step, the error of belief in a limited personal mind as the source of her intelligence was brought to the surface, and the members of my church supported us with their loving thoughts. I constantly replaced every lie concerning limited intelligence in a child of God with the spiritual fact that God gave her all good, and she was healed.

This healing took about two years. I reasoned that God is complete and, by reflection, His idea, man, is complete. The definition of "intelligence" in the Glossary of Science and Health reads (p. 588): "Substance; self-existent and eternal Mind; that which is never unconscious nor limited."

This experience caused my husband to become a regular attendant at our church services. Our daughter substitutes as pianist, leads the singing of the hymns in the Sunday School, and is a substitute organist in our branch church on Wednesday evening. Her grades are above average.

This is only one healing I have witnessed, having been a student of Christian Science all my life. I have been healed of a goiter and of a broken arm and leg, which were set through prayer and the study and application of Science. The leg was elongated during this experience, and this abnormality was also healed completely. After this healing I studied ballet for about ten years with freedom and joy. There have been many other physical healings, as well as the healing of grief, and provision for financial needs.

Truth has certainly rolled away the stone in my experience, and my gratitude is boundless.

(Mrs.) Wilma Wilkerson Horan
Raytown, Missouri

I do verify my wife's testimony telling of our daughter. After a period of time her progress reminded me of a newborn chick freeing itself of its shell. Now, as a talented young organist, she plays before a congregation with poise. I am indeed thankful that we were guided in the right direction.

Jerome F. Horan

I am the daughter in the above testimony. Christian Science has changed my life, and I am grateful.

(Miss) Mary Michelle Horan