Edith M. Theaker's baptism and miraculous recovery

“I had been suffering from heart trouble and paralysis for some time, and had been unable to walk without assistance, or to stand in water above my knees. I had a great desire to be baptised, and although the doctors had told me that I would never walk again, I felt that if I could only be baptised, the Lord would heal me. I told the Branch President of my desire, and he arranged for the baptismal service. When the day arrived, I was very weak, and had to be helped to the font by Sisters Butler, Jones, and Jolly. I left my shoes at the edge, and with help entered the water. An awful blackness seized me as I went deeper, and in my heart I cried to God for help. And then everything cleared. I was baptised, and walked out of the font and across to the outer room without shoes or stick, just leaning on Sister Wilkinson's arm. There was joy in my heart! Since that day my health has continued to improve, and I am now able to walk about and attend to my duties.”

— Edith M. Theaker, as quoted in 'The Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star', Vol. 120, No. 4