Susan McCloud THE JOY WITHIN ME! The BIRTH of a BOOK is much like the birth of a child. Before the EMERGENCE into reality there are months and months of effort,patience, hard work -- months of hopes, frustrations -- months of walking into the unknown, holding onto what, for a time, is only a drean. TODAY a new book has come to light: WOMEN of the RESTORATION. It was my honor to reserach the lives of TWELVE remarkable early Women in the History of the Church: to tell their stories, their heartaches, their fears, their faith, their triumphs. I feel their Spirits in the pages of the books, and I believe the readers will, too. Leave a COMMENT. Contact Cedar Fort Publishers for a discounted copy. CHRISTMAS is on its way. I PROMISE you that you will never regret the enrichment that will come into your lives by getting to know these Women--as friends from a time not forgotten nor lost!

Susan McCloud THE JOY WITHIN ME! It is NOVEMBER: we are nearing the end of this Yer Out of Time -- and we feel it now, because November is neither Autumn nor Winter. Have you ever thought about that. Autumn very quietly fades, and begins to withdraw, and Winter has not opened his bag of snow and ice . . he is slow and thoughtful . . and thus we draw our breaths, and Use November: For What? Cleaning up yard, garage, even the crowded storage in the basement. Completing our canning of tomatoes and peaces, or fruited jellies-- even lavender jelly and dandelion jelly . . . We feel Peace. We feel a bit of a pausing. I watch my trees, and do what I can to help them before the frost comes and the snapping cold. What do you think of November? I hope it awakens something that is deep and ancient within you. I hope it brings you days of wonder, days of good work, days of joy.