The study of Christian Science has brought me much peace and joy. Our family was introduced to this teaching through the love and faithful example of my mother.

Recently I found more satisfying and remunerative employment. Trained as a librarian, I had for many months sought work in my field. But, as almost two years had elapsed and no suitable job had appeared, I took up course work for a teaching credential at a nearby university. As I studied the weekly Bible Lessons in the Christian Science Quarterly, I saw that as God's expression I was worthy of His care. I knew that through the activity of the Christ there would be a harmonious adjustment in my employment situation. During this waiting period I prayed for more patience and learned to trust God.

I had hoped for employment with either of two fine companies in my city, but neither had openings at the time I applied. Then one day, unexpectedly, a dear friend called me at work to say that her company had an opening for another librarian. I interviewed for this job during my lunch hour and was offered the position that very afternoon. Without a bit of hesitation, the personnel officer agreed to the salary I asked for. As taking this job would prohibit doing further work toward my teaching credential, I asked for several days in which to decide. But, after praying about it, I chose to accept this splendid job offer. I could clearly see God's loving care and provision in this new opportunity.

Although a new employee, I was given a week's vacation and so was able to attend the 1981 Annual Meeting of The Mother Church. A rewarding postscript to this demonstration is that the two companies for which I had previously wanted to work contacted me shortly after I accepted my present job to offer me positions with them.

For the many spiritual lessons I have learned as a single parent, I am also very grateful. Every day I am thankful for a happy, well-adjusted daughter. I have found that God's care is constant and at hand and have felt His guidance when planning activities for my daughter, making major purchases, getting assistance for car and household repairs, finishing graduate work for my master's degree, and in numerous other ways. Recently we had a blowout while traveling on the freeway at night. But we quickly turned to the Father for assurance, and within minutes help came.

Whenever I have moments of loneliness, I remember my lovely, steady companionship with our dear heavenly Father, and the blessed Christ-idea rescues me—filling my waiting thought with the inspiration that I am already complete and content in His love.

We have had beautiful healings of physical difficulties. My daughter had a rapid healing of measles and another healing of an earache. This second healing came when I realized that man does not live in matter, but in the tender care of divine Love, Life. My daughter has also had several instantaneous healings of upset stomach. I attribute her resilience to her pure love for God, Truth.

My own healings include those of apparent food poisoning, headaches, liver trouble, and, as a child, healings of a sprained arm and crooked teeth.

I count as one of my greatest blessings class instruction from a consecrated and very loving teacher of Christian Science. Others are membership in The Mother Church and in one of its branch churches. These affiliations have steadied and comforted me during times of change. Each year study of the Science of Christ brings greater joy and peace into our lives.

GEORGENE B. LITTEN
Los Angeles, California