With a gentle cadence and a soul connected to the created world, Cynthia is not only the writer of this lovely story, but she's also a trustworthy guide who will take you by your hand and lead you on a search, ready to help you give birth to your stories. Old Bess is much more than a nighttime search for a lost cow. Along the way, readers of all ages will come face to face with their deepest longings, finding there really is a light in the darkness and someone who is looking just for you.

Al Andrews, author, therapist and founder of Porter's Call (www.porterscall.com)

Cynthia is a wise story doula who takes us on a risky rescue of what it means to birth hope. We all feel somewhat lost and wonder if there is hope for rescue let alone redemption. Sometimes redemption requires us to put our hands and hearts into the holy, dark places that seem too messy to enter, but those dark valleys are where we find life. This beautiful story will move you and offer a context to talk with your children about deep realities we all face in our need for care and protection. I am grateful for my friend Cynthia and I am excited to read this story to my grandchildren.

Rebecca Allender, author of Hidden In Plain Sight: One Woman's Search for Identity, Intimacy and Calling