I called in the book order this morning, nervous and thrilled to be going to press with Storm Journey.  I’ll see a printed proof this next week, and should be shipping them out at the end of August!  All but 40 copies in this first printing are purchased already, so I’m curious about just how soon we’ll be making more…

Now that I’ve sent off the files to the printer, I believe in this book all over again as an inspiration and a resource.  The reflection questions in the appendix are so beautiful and strong after this last edit process!  I can hardly wait to use them in my upcoming retreat work… They’ll be a great way to creatively reflect on challenging issues and the gifts of making it through storms and life.

As these good questions came to life, I’m gladly grateful for the specific, talented editing and encouragement from Holly Bahn, Andrea Montaño, and Ryan Weidner.  I’ve also counted my blessings for my Quaker background– growing up with good spiritual questions called “queries” that get right to the heart of things.  May it also be so for the message of Storm Journey in the hearts of those who read it.