In Isabella’s novel Making Fate Miss Marjorie Edmonds accompanies Leonard Maxwell as he makes New Year’s Day calls on some of the poorest people in town. One of their calls takes them to a small tenement apartment belonging to an elderly woman who is severely disabled.
Poor old Mrs. Baxter can do little but sit beside her window and watch the world go by until her son Jim comes home from work at night. She tells Marjorie:
“Yes, he’s my only one. I buried the others when they were babies; but Jim lived; and what I should have done without him, I can’t even guess; it makes me tremble sometimes, merely to think of it. You see, ma’am, I’m a cripple. I have to be lifted from the bed to the chair, and from the chair back to the bed again. It is going on four years since I’ve taken a step. He fixes me up like this every morning before he goes away; and here I sit until he gets back at night. Jane, next door, comes in at noon and gives me my bit of dinner, and she fixes it almost as nice as Jim could. She works nearby, so she can run home at noon, but Jim doesn’t. I don’t deny that I get pretty lonesome before six o’clock sometimes. Still, my eyes are a good deal of use, for I can see the folks passing, and I can watch the sun setting. We have beautiful sunsets out of this window. Oh, I’ve lots of blessings.”
Hearing Mrs. Baxter joyfully count her mercies was something Marjorie had never experienced before. It gave her an entirely new understanding of how even a small act of kindness could be a blessing to others. That’s the theme of today’s give-away.
The Giveaway:
We’re giving away three “Be a Blessing to Others” prize packages to readers of Isabella’s blog!
Each prize package includes:
A lovely “Be a Blessing to Others” journal, where you can write about the blessings you’ve received, the different ways you’re a blessing to the people in your life, Bible verses that uplift you, or anything else you feel inspired to write …
… a set of coordinating fine-tip pens …
… and a booklet of notepads and stickers you can use to decorate your journal, write reminders, and highlight important entries.
To enter the drawing, just leave a comment below or on Isabella’s Facebook page no later than 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, September 14.
The three winners will be announced on Friday, September 15, 2023. Good luck!
You can read Isabella’s novel Making Fate by clicking here.
This post is part of our 10-Year Blogiversary Celebration! Join us every weekday in September for a fun drawing, giveaway, or Free Read!
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Pansy is definitely one of my very favorite writers. Her books are worth reading many times over.
Thank you for your generous giveaway!
It amazes me just how relevant Isabella’s stories are to our modern culture! Her words never fail to inspire me.
Making Fate is one of my favorite books. Thank you for all you do to keep Mrs. Alden’s books in the news!
I’ve read Making Fate and it’s sequel several times. All of Pansy’s books are at least a double or triple read for me. (Or more;)
Thank you so much for keeping her writings alive for others to find!
The Lord Jesus and His life was and is God’s answer to the death that the enemy intended over God’s creation. When the evil one says, “You need more, you deserve it,” and dangles trinkets in front of our eyes, the Lord says, “I have provided all you need and will ever need,” and promises His Presence and His Love that will hold us in each trial. His truth is not deceptive.
To find ways to bless others is beautiful!
I love Pansy books!! Been reading them since someone loaned us The Kings Daughter and Tip Lewis and I’ve been loving her books ever since. Trying to remember is I’ve read Making Fate. Pretty sure I did but maybe it’s time for a reread:)
Small acts of kindness are never small!
What a wonderful package! It is a real blessing to be able to bless others.
Mrs. Baxter’s perspective is certainly one we could all use a little more of! As Proverbs says, “A joyful heart has a continual feast,” and “A merry heart does good like a medicine.” May God help us all to be more grateful!
P.S. I’m not sure if this giveaway is open to non US residents?
The verses you shared are perfect, Priscilla! Yes, this giveaway is open to everyone, and I’ve entered your name in the drawing. Good luck! —Jenny
Thank you for the lovely giveaway and keeping Pansy’s books alive!
Such a sweet story, like all of Isabella Alden’s works. ❤ Same for the wonderful prize. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Oh, that we can all say, “Make me a blessing!” That surely was Isabella Alden’s purpose in life.
Just the way you keep us in touch with Isabella and Grace is such a blessing to our lives. Thank you so so so much!
The book and prizes sound great. Thank you so much for the lovely giveaway!