Dear Reader,

When I began writing Prairie Courtship I knew the story would be based on the scripture: “Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto him; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” Psalms 37:4–5. But then I realized there is another scripture that is equally appropriate: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.” Isaiah. 55:8

Emma’s dream was to become a respected doctor, a goal all but impossible for a woman in the year 1841. She prayed that God might answer her prayers. But she was so certain how that should be accomplished she did not recognize that God was answering her prayer all along—just not her way.

I have learned that God’s answers to our prayers are far better than any our minds or hearts can conceive, and that His will and plan for us is always one of love and blessings.

Thank you, dear reader, for choosing to purchase Prairie Courtship. If you would care to contact me, I can be reached at dorothyjclark@hotmail.com or www. dorothyjclark.com.

Until next time, dear reader… May God give you the desires of your heart. And may you recognize and rejoice in His answers to your prayers—however they may come.