You can’t always get what you want. I’m not quoting Mick Jagger’s lyrics, just stating the obvious, as all of you who did not win my big fabulous Forever Amish Giveaway prize know. The little girl inside of me wanted all of you to win!
Examples of disappointments abound: Our annual Fourth of July family party fizzled last week when my husband came down with a wretched case of the flu and was too sick to stock-pile fireworks, let alone flip burgers. He’s still ailing five days later. I should be thrilled that I haven’t caught his illness … yet. But I missed time spent with our grandkids, family members, and friends.
However, yesterday I nabbed a primo parking spot at the grocery store and I admired pretty flowers to photograph. My stash of dark chocolate will tide me over for weeks and I hear Forever Amish is accumulating great reviews on Amazon. I appreciate each one more than I can say. I have much to be grateful for, including you!
Be it ever so humble, is there anything you’re feeling grateful for? Leave a short comment and enter to win a copy of either Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish! THREE winners will get to choose which novel they prefer! USA & Canada. Winners have one week to respond.
Congratulations to last week’s three winners: Laura P., Janice C. and Elizabeth D.! Each may choose one book from the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: a copy of either Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish! I’ll email you soon to get your addresses!
PS: My sweetheart aunt sewed the petite quilt. She recently died at age 99.
I’m very grateful for my 16 year old daughter. She is very helpful around the house and is growing up to be a fine Christian woman.
Your daughter sounds marvelous, Deb! I’d be grateful too. Thanks for writing and good luck in the giveaway!
Hi Kate,I am grateful every day that I wake up. I thank God every day for blessing me with a wonderful husband and son. Sometimes we tend to think on the negative side. I like to look at the glass half full instead of half empty. When I find myself starting to grip and complain, I start counting my blessings! Thank you for this chance to win a copy of your books. ~ Blessings ~
Wise words, Lisa! My glass is more than half-full and I need to wake up each morning with a spirit of gratitude no matter what is on my agenda. Thanks for entering the book giveaway!
Congratulations Ladies !!! Kate that is such a lovely heirloom for you to cherish, sweet and precious as your Aunt was I am sure. So love seeing quilts and hearing stories about them and those that made them. The Lord surely blessed her with long life and the love of family !
Hugs
Linda Marie Finn
Faithful Acres Books
I love her quilts, Linda, and am so happy to have them! She was sweet and precious, a woman whose door was always open when i wanted to visit. Thanks for writing!
Love reading Amish stories. Yours sound so interesting!!!
I hope you get a chance to read one of my books soon, Jane! Best luck in the giveaway!
I am feeling grateful that I know how to read and can enjoyed many hours and days of peaceful reading of all the stories authors write
A wonderful thing to be grateful for, Debbie! Makes me feel peaceful just thinking about it. Good luck in the giveaway!
I am grateful for my husband and daughter.
Two good reasons to be grateful, Rachel! Thank you for visiting my blog and entering the book giveaway! Good luck!
congrats gals!
Thanks for the words of congratulations, Nat! Are you entering the book giveaway? I assume the answer is yes!
I am grateful for every day the Lord gives me. My husband and I went through a hard time in this last year with his work accident and recovery. But God is good and He has made a way for us.
I’m so glad God made a way for you and your husband, Lynne! And that you are grateful for every day. Good luck in the book giveaway!
Oh i am blessed in many ways. A wonderful husband, four beautiful children, five healthy, happy, grandchildren, a home, farm animals and most importantly, Gods love!!!! I can’t ask for anything more.
Your life sounds fantastic, Lisa! You are blessed. Thanks for answering the giveaway!
I love Amish fiction….I have lots of hard copy books now I am getting a collection of e-books which thanks to my daughter-in -law Brandy I have a Kindle on my PC ….cant afford reg one but this works great also….get lots of free books and buy some when can afford….Thanks for the Whoopie Pie Club love it
If you love Amish fiction, you are among friends, Thea!
I am grateful for my new granddaughter!
Congratulations, Grandma Lesley! Cause for celebration! Thanks for visiting my blog and entering the book giveaway!
I am grateful for my husband, family and good friends.
A good husband is a rare commodity, Cheryl! Not to mention family and good friends! I can see why you’re grateful! Thanks for entering the book giveaway!
Love Amish fiction…..hard copy best but I now have a selection of e-books as well….thanks
The books I’m giving away our hard-copy, Thea! If you love Amish fiction I think you’ll enjoy them. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and entering the giveaway!
Congratulations to the winners! That is awesome. And I love the quilt—wow, 99!!! I wouldn’t mind receiving any of your books Kate! Thanks for your generosity.
Blessings!
I’m delighted that you’d like to read one of my novels, Tina! I hope you get a chance to, perhaps as a winner of this book giveaway! Good luck!
I’m blessed to have the family that I have and that I get to spend time with them even when we live so far apart/
Thanks for writing, Jennifer! I’m glad you’re blessed with a wonderful family and hope the time you spend with them is fantastic. Good luck in the giveaway!
Congratulations to the lucky winners. I am grateful for my breast cancer survivor daughter and the awesome grandson Jacob she gave me.Love them both so much.
I’m grateful your daughter is a survivor too, Mary, and pray she stays cancer-free. And I’m glad you have an awesome grandson. Thanks so much for writing and entering the giveaway!
I am so sorry you missed out on the family fun but hope hubby is better by now…and just maybe that dk chocolate will help some too. You are my type friend having both chocolate and amish stories. I love to read these and keep hoping I will win one of yours. congrats to the lucky ladies that did win.
Have a great day, I am going to see if there is any dk chocolate left when I shop today….
Not everyone loves dark chocolate, Paula. Apparently it’s an acquired taste, one I learned when I drastically reduced my sugar intake. I hope you win one of my books too!
I am thankful for my family, and most of all, my children. I haven’t gotten much sleep in the last few months due to our newest addition who doesn’t like to sleep, but to put it in perspective, I know this stage goes all to quickly.
I remember those sleepless nights, Sarah. How wonderful that you have a new child! Fabulous, but also a little exhausting. Hope you get some good napping time. Thanks for entering the giveaway!
I am grateful daily to my grandfather who taught me to read at age 3! I can’t even imagine what life would be like without reading. Would love to win Forever Amish, I loved both Leaving Lancaster and Pennsylvania Patchwork.
Thanks for this opportunity!
Your grandfather must have been an incredible and patient man, and you a brilliant three-year-old, Karen! Thank you so much for your encouraging words about Leaving Lancaster and Pennsylvania Patchwork! I hope you love Forever Amish. Many have said it is my best book yet. Good luck in the giveaway!
I’m grateful for my family and every day that God has given me to spend with them. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed with being a full time working mom but I know that my life would be so empty without all the noise around the house. I’m sorry that you missed out on the 4th of July festivities; hope your husband feels better soon!
You sound like you have a very busy life, Lisa! One day, when your kids are grown up, you will remember these chaotic times as the good old days. My husband and I do. You’re so kind to think about my husband, who is finally feeling better. He had a forced time off, which doesn’t happen very often. Good luck in the book giveaway!
Im thankful for all the men and women in the military keeping our country safe while there familys suffer them begin gone for long periods of time.And im thankful for my family and grandkids that keep me goung.
Well said, Lynn! We should all keep the men and women in the military in our prayers! I’m grateful for each and every one. Thanks for entering the giveaway and please give your grandkids it hug from me!
I am blessed to have six children. 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Need I say more, they mean the world to me
Oh my, you are blessed beyond measure, Marge! Thank you for visiting my blog and entering the book giveaway!
I am thankful for my husband of 45+ years, my mother who will celebrate her 83rd birthday July 29 (Lord willing) and that I have my First grandchild, who is 4 1/2 months old. God has blessed me beyond measure and I am especially thankful for His grace!
What a wonderful family you have, Connie! A husband of 45+ years and your mother is still living while your grandchild made his or her appearance. Answered prayers! Thanks for entering the giveaway!
Hi Kate!!!
What am I grateful for?? I am grateful that my sins are forgiven~~that I am saved by grace. That is what I am most grateful for!!
And, I am grateful for authors like you, who write such amazing, uplifting and inspirational novels.
Blessings,
Kristin J
Hi Kristin, you mean you’re not perfect? Just kidding, but there are many people who do not consider themselves sinners so they have a difficult time understanding … Thanks so much for your kind words about inspirational novels and authors. Good luck in the book giveaway!
I’m grateful for my life and my eternal life. God has bless me with so much.
Blessings
Diana
I’m glad God has blessed you abundantly, Diana! And I’m grateful that people like you have been put in my life whom I would never have met! Thanks for entering the giveaway!
I am grateful for my life that the Lord has seen to spare so many times. I love him. I would love to win one of your books thanks and blessings.
lizd225(at)gmail(dot)com
I’m grateful your life is been spared many times, Elizabeth! I guess I could fit in that category myself. Thanks for entering the book giveaway!
I am grateful to live free.
I’m grateful for our freedom too, Sparkle! I think many don’t appreciate it when in fact most of the world lives under oppression. Thanks for your comment and entering the contest!
I am so grateful for a new friend. We are walking together 2-3 days a week and we never stop talking! Thank God for a friend with whom I have so much in common!
How wonderful, Martha! Much the same thing happened to me: I needed a walking partner and a delightful woman appeared. And yes, we never stop talking and have much in common. Thanks for visiting my blog and entering the contest!
i’m thankful that i have 2 wonderful daughters
Two wonderful daughters sound delightful, Debbie! I would be thankful too, even though I love my two sons immensely. Good luck in the giveaway!
I’m grateful for grace. Without it….well, I don’t even want to go there.
How right you are, Kathryn! I am so far from perfect … but don’t tell my husband. Good luck in the book giveaway!
I am so grateful and proud that my daughter has turned into an amazing mother and wife. I am so proud of the transition she made from a spoiled only child, to putting her child and husband first. She had never cooked a meal in her life before she got married, now she is the talk of the town. AMAZING CHEF!! My 18 month old grandson is already such a well behaved, well disciplined young man. He is very sweet and loving. He is definitely the reason I get out of bed every day. My daughters husband is a great provider for the family and will sacrifice anything and everything to make sure his family is safe and sound. I have a lot of respect for him in that situation. The cherry on the top now is…..My second grandbaby will be her at the end of January. Be still my heart.
Thank you for the opportunity to win any of your books. I have heard nothing but rave reviews. I will read whatever I can get of the set.
Thank you
What an incredible transition your daughter made, Dana! I can only imagine you are thrilled, and thrilled to be waiting for a second grandchild! I would love to have you read my novels. Maybe you will be a winner in this book giveaway.
I am most grateful for the loving husbang God blessed me with. He’s my better half.
How delightful that you’re married to your better half, Jodi! Good luck in the book giveaway!
I have so much to be thankful for. First of all I’m thankful for a Savior that died for me that I can know that I have eternal life through Him, a husband of 53 years. 2 grown and married sons, 6 grand children, 7 great grand children and one more on the way. My husband has survived cancer 3 different times. Also all the things that I take for granted each day. For Christian authors so that I have some real good books to read and up lift me.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story, Judy! We all have much to be thankful for, whether we realize it or not, but to have a husband of 53 years survive cancer three times is close to miracle material. I am grateful for readers like you! Thanks for entering the giveaway!
Your Aunt made a beautiful quilt and lived a long life!
I’m grateful for my family, our church, our home. I could go on and on with the blessings that God has granted me!
I wonder if anyone’s done a study on whether or not quilting improves longevity, not to mention brain activity and fun, Vickie! How wonderful to hear how God has blessed your life. Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck!
I would love to win.. This looks like a wonderful series of books.. 🙂
Thanks for visiting my blog and entering the giveaway, Janice! I’d love you to read my books!
I would love to win!
Thanks for entering the book giveaway, Denise! Good luck!
I am grateful for the Lord who has giving me a wonderful family and whom has healed our hearts and bodies. Has blessed us so much with his grace.
Thanks for sharing your words of encouragement, Kathy! Wow, your family’s hearts and bodies have been healed by His grace. I love to hear stories like yours. Good luck in the book giveaway!
I would love to win this.. 🙂
Thanks for visiting my blog, Janice, and entering the book giveaway! Wishing you good luck!
Hi Kate! I’m so sorry your 4th was a bust! Mine was very busy with family visiting from Indiana – very nice!
I’m glad you had fun on the 4th, Mallory, with family visiting from Indiana! They didn’t even get rained on and might have enjoyed the cooler weather, anyway. Good luck in the book giveaway!
I would love to win one of your books. Love to read about Amish.
Thanks for visiting my blog and entering the contest, Tracy! If you love to read about the Amish you’ve come to the right place. Good luck in the giveaway!
Would love to own another one of your books. Your words just flow through the story and you make us feel as though we are actually there. Either as an on looker and at times a character.
What a delightful letter you’ve sent me, Robin! Thank you very much. Good luck in the book giveaway!
I am so thankful for a forgiving God who saved me and gave me the love of my life, my sweetheart, to love for 57 years. Thanks and God Bless.
I agree with you, Phyllis, and am thankful for a forgiving God. How delightful that your sweetheart has been in your life for 57 years! Thanks for entering the contest and God bless you too.
I’m very grateful for my family and friends.
I’m glad you have family and friends you’re grateful for, Kathy! I’m sure they’re grateful for you too. Good luck in the giveaway!
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for entering the book giveaway, Rhonda! Good luck!
I am so thankful for each and every day that God gives. I have enjoyed reading your books!! I would be honored to win a signed copy of one of your books!!
I love hearing that you are grateful for each and every day, Elaine! And I’m glad you’ve enjoyed reading my books. Thanks for entering the giveaway!
I’m grateful for the many blessings, gifts, and opportunities given to me by the Lord. And also for the interesting books you write!
The Lord appreciates your heart of gratefulness, Gloria! You are very kind to include my books in your list of blessings. Good luck in the giveaway!
Today I am thankful for a day off! I work at a campground and it was a longgggg holiday weekend! Glad to be home relaxing in baggy clothes with the a/c on and my Doxies on the couch next to me. 🙂
Ah, your day of relaxation with AC and your Doxies on the couch sounds like a time to be grateful for, Doreen! Thanks so much for entering the giveaway!
I am very grateful for my 3 children and my 3 nephews and my one and only niece and my god son and the rest of my family and most of all I grateful for god and the life he gave me!
It sounds as though you have a marvelous family, Hope! He has blessed you, indeed. Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck!
REALLY want to read Amish Forever! Read the first two, loved the first two 🙂
Thanks so much for letting me know you loved Leaving Lancaster and Pennsylvania Patchwork, Loretta! (Yay!) Good luck in the book giveaway!
I’m grateful for my family and friends for their support and love during some tough personal things.
The support of loving family and friends during tough times is more valuable than gold, Myrtle. I’m so glad you have them there when you need them. Good luck in the contest!