John Quincy Adams, my beloved Teacher, friend and as he referred in the last text to me, which I have saved responding to my text to him thanking him for a great "Association" day on October 8th of this year, he wrote: "My joy buddy." What can I say about my Teacher, John, I think the lesson was that John lived Science in everything that he said and did. I first met John at a mutual friends house after a Christmas Hymn Sing many years ago. We sat and chatted and over the course of the next few years, what became a casual acquaintance developed into something much more deeper and profound.

I would see him several times at this mutual friends house usually after our Christmas Hymn Sing at least annually. And then, one time I mentioned Class Instruction--and we talked more.

Then in 2016, after a seeming mortal mind suggestion of numbness in my right leg which seemed to go straight down to my feet, I called on John who immediately reminded me of my state as God's perfect child. I had been in Christian Science all my life and had many experiences and healings throughout many years. Unlike the other healings, this mortal mind suggestion was so powerful that adminstration, security, fellow teachers and my students noticed my limping around especially in the classroom where it was difficult to hide. Finally, the Friday before Thanksgiving, I believe November 18th in 2016, the Security Guard insisted that I seek medical help--that this had gone on long enough and that she would not expect me at school on Monday. She insisted that I listen to her for a change and not continue to be stubborn. At this point it was nearly a month, but I was determined to stay with the Truth and spoke often to John. On Monday morning, I think November 21st, I awoke and felt very different. It wasn't a complete healing as of yet, but I felt like the numbness had subsided and I felt both my leg and foot was slowly gaining strength and definitely I noticed the "feeling" had come back. I was determined to report to work and I did. That morning, the Security Guard noticed the light was on in my classroom and was rather adamant and asked what I thought I was doing, I told her to look carefully as I started to walk around the classroom. I don't recall limping. While it still felt funny, a healing was definitely in progress! She said so you went to seek medical help. I answered her: No! She was rather puzzled but came to accept that my condition had improved. By Thanksgiving Day, I believe November 24th of 2016, I had been completely healed. I called John early that morning, but I believe he was getting ready for Church as I was. Later, we would talk and reflect on that experience.

Additionally, years earlier, I had attended John's lecture on Christian Science and reliance on God--I forgot the title of it, but what stood out to me was the fact that he had brought some props with him: namely, a the bucket" and a "Hula Hoop" and proceeded to use these props to explain our existence as a perfect Child of God reflecting out on the many healings of Jesus and our relationship to God.

I believe it was the lecture coupled with the many opportunities to talk with him when combined with my healing which inspired me in June of 2017 to meet with him and talk about class instruction. It was such a loving and caring experience. He always encouraged me to stay with the Absolute and taught me more about God and my perfection as His Child.

To quote the last text: "My joy buddy." It says it all, he always taught us all how to look outside the window at reality and understand our existence as a perfect Child of God. I am so grateful for all that he did for me and through his writings and my reflections on the lessons he taught, I have so many spiritual resources at my disposal which I can always refer back to. I am most grateful.

Love to my dear Teacher,
Bruce Peterson

John came into my life through a sentinel radio program entitled "Humility and Healing".  I listened to that many times and it helped me with a physical issue.  Years later when I desperately needed a practitioner - I recognized his name and gave him a call.   John became my teacher and for the past 4 years he has helped me through many difficult circumstances and difficulties.   I have felt compelled to read and listen to his many articles, and lectures these past days and it has brought me comfort.  John meant so much to me so quickly, but the change in my thought is the real legacy he has left with me.

John Q Adams is forever. Forever kind. Forever smiling. Forever giving. Forever healing. Forever loving.
A great and wonderful teacher to
me and to all his students over the years.
He has a great big heart for everyone.
I will always remember you kind eyes, your keen sense of humor, your thoughtful and inspiring words and stories.
I’ll never forget the first time I heard you speak at a lecture. I came in with a pounding headache, not expecting much and left completely healed. What a great gift to the world! Much love John.

Sweet friend,

What a beautiful way to share the news about JQA. I love the pictures of him that you included.

I truly will always be grateful for his iconic explanation of spiriual man and mortal existence; I think it is priceless. It opened my thought to better understand this experience and I have shared it many times with others when they were in need of comfort or looking for answers. And thank you for the link to his article which is full of so many spiritual truths for us to hold onto.

As John embraces eternal Life, I am rejoicing with you in the knowledge that we are never separated from divine Love and can feel this "newness of life" with us always.

Much love,

Merle

Getting to know John was a pleasure.  I am most grateful for all the time and love he shared with me as a friend and as one of his students of Christian Science.  I feel blessed to have been a part of his Association these passed 6 years.  His influence will continue to bless me as well as all who came in contact with him.