Noticed more than a few people responded to my post in here, thought I would clarify a few things.
Wife's cleric is all of lvl 8...and it's her first character. She has 575 sp, not 1,300, or 1275. Resisting, and buffs, while damaging, and healing is easier when talking about lvl 14 game play.
However, it's always nice to hear other's opinions, even if they are on the "vetern elite" side of things.
To the others, and the op, thanks for all the good posts...they made my wife jump back on and play.
Glad to hear the op hit 14, and is in better spirits.