As I approach my ninetieth year, many people have encouraged me to put my life experiences in writing, especially my daughter, Helen Siemens Garner. As I looked back on the exciting and touching experiences of my life, I felt a deep desire to share them with more people. Therefore, I began to pray with Job: 'O that my words were now printed, O that they were printed in a book.' (Job 19:23) The printing of Heartcries and Blessings is an answer to many, many prayers. --Nicolai K. Siemens Great condition