Grateful for Quick Healing
I did not expect to find myself in need of nursing care. I was having severe neck problems. I couldn’t turn my head or even lift my head off a pillow without severe pain. Even though I was working with a practitioner, it was difficult to perform even the simplest daily activities. I finally decided to check with The Leaves to see what my options might be. I spoke to a Christian Science Nurse on the phone (what an angel!). When he said there was room for me, I immediately felt a sense of hope.
Apparently, it was a right idea from the start because everything fell into place. A church friend offered to drive me the four hours to The Leaves. Another church friend helped me pack and offered to care for my dog for as long as I needed. Upon arrival at The Leaves facility, I was immediately made to feel so welcomed and comfortable. You know, fear is an impediment, a stubborn resistance, that keeps us from calling for help. We all can use support at times, and that is what the Leaves offered me. It was such a relief!
It was a blessing to not have to think about daily household duties, because at that point, even feeding my dog was nearly impossible; I just couldn’t do anything. So being at The Leaves, I was given space to focus on my oneness with God and not worry or be concerned about anything else.
The Christian Science practitioner I was working with was always available and supportive. Along with the practitioner, I knew I was getting the metaphysical support I needed from every aspect of the facility. The Christian Science Nurses were loving and caring. They didn’t put pressure on me to do anything. I was invited to take part in reading the daily Bible Lesson with other guests. Or invited to join others at a dining table - but never pressured to leave my room do anything until I felt ready. Eventually I did join the group in reading the Bible Lesson and joined for a few meals. Each was a blessed event! All the patients that I met were all so welcoming, supportive, and kind. It was easy to love them all.
At the beginning of my stay, I could not comfortably read and at times could hardly pray so I watched or listened to lectures on YouTube. There always seemed to be just the perfect angel thought that I needed at that moment.
It was an amazing experience to have the support of the Christian Science Nurses. They wouldn’t let me go downward - if I even suggested anything negative, they’d be there for me with loving encouraging messages of truth and refused to let me spiral. They were so gracious and compassionate. I continue to be grateful for the care I was given and the opportunity to know there was no pressure to do or be anything other than a spiritual idea and to know I was being supported in just that.
Day by day, I gained more freedom. In a little over a week, I felt I could return home. I told the nurse in the beginning of my stay that I would not be there long, since I knew I would have a healing! And the Christian Science Nurses agreed that was the right attitude to have!
Upon returning home, I still needed quiet time to bask in the inspiration gained in my visit at The Leaves. Each day I’ve been taking care of more and more routine activities around the house and recently have been able to care for my garden. Today I even moved some hefty rocks! I believe my healing is established!
You know, I’ve been on the other side of this care. Back in the ‘80s I took Christian Science Nursing training. I did some facility work and a little visiting nursing. It did not become a professional career for me however, but it served me when I was caring for my mother. Even though she wasn’t a Christian Scientist, I was able to utilize skills that were helpful to both of us. I have a genuine appreciation for Christian Science Nursing.
Our work is ongoing. Through this healing, I grasped a larger view of God as All. I am constantly working to recognize God and His creation as absolutely inseparable. I glimpsed this spiritual fact and I know how totally encompassing it is. We can stop anytime, any moment, reach out, and recognize God’s all-ness and know that we really don’t have to be concerned about anything. It’s all controlled by Spirit.
I would encourage anyone in need of temporary nursing care to not hesitate to reach out. This provision was made for Christian Scientists for a reason. Receiving nursing care does not diminish our work as students of Christian Science and our reliance on Christian Science for healing. In fact, it is a demonstration of trust and humility in leaning on the sustaining infinite! The blessings are beyond words!
I’m just so grateful for my time at The Leaves, and I’m grateful for this healing.
