One Thursday I went out to join my tennis group. We warmed up and started our first game. The next thing I knew, I was sitting on a bench, facing a sea of faces. I heard the tennis pro say that we had to call 911, and then I heard that the ambulance was there. No idea how I got into the ambulance, but I was hearing/saying, “God is right here, and there is one Mind.” Simple, but all I needed. I was somewhat aware of answering questions, of attention being given to some situations, and of the kindness of the attendants, but all I really heard was that simple, powerful sentence.

When I was situated in the emergency room, I learned two friends had kindly followed me to the hospital, gotten my necessary cards, and registered me. During the next 1½ hours while we waited for the MD, I was able to declare statements of Truth, such as the Scientific Statement of Being, and truly dwell on their meaning. At the same time I was chatting with the two friends who stayed—which I felt was the loving thing to do. I was truly grateful for everyone’s concern and care. I didn’t feel I was in a “wrong” place, but that I was where I needed to be, out of Love’s guidance to all. 

I was certain I was fine. Naively, I assumed that when the doctor arrived he would take off the blood pressure Velcro, sign a paper, and I would leave the hospital. Not so. The doctor immediately ordered CAT scans, blood tests, etc. Just as quickly, I asked if I had the right to refuse this attention. He reluctantly said yes, after telling me how serious my condition was and that it could even lead to death. I explained that I was a Christian Scientist and had always relied on prayer for healing, but very much appreciated his desire to help me.

The doctor asked if he could call one of my children. I gave him my oldest daughter’s number and she picked right up—one more example of Mind’s complete governance. I had barely said hello when the doctor took the phone and proceeded to describe the procedures I was refusing and the consequences. My daughter spoke to him for quite a few minutes. When he finished speaking to my daughter, he told the nurse to have me sign the release papers. I really believe the doctor realized I was, indeed, fine. I said good-bye to my daughter and asked her to call our practitioner.

When I got back to my condo, I suddenly realized that I had not had one moment of fear! I recall really realizing this about Mrs. Eddy when reading our assignment—she never had one iota of fear. Sometimes fear seems a temptation to me. But this time, not one second.

I also realized that during my 20 minutes of seeming unconsciousness, my consciousness had continued to be spiritually intact, since I had never been separated from God. Naturally I have always known this, but really proving it makes it a bit more real.

When I called the practitioner, she said she had immediately known that I had not fallen from my “high estate.” She had been studying references related to consciousness, movement, etc., which I studied for the rest of the day. All material evidence cleared up quickly.

I am so very grateful for this very quick healing of something that seemed serious. We have this precious Science given to us by Mrs. Eddy, and with all the healings and demonstrations by so many people over the years, it can only be recognized and continue to go forward. I am very much looking forward to Association day!!