A tender story of faith and family, Denham Days is the perfect way for children to learn about working hard, putting others first, and trusting in the Lord.
Kelly’s favorite thing to do is help her dad with all his hard work around their farm. One morning, her special job is to fetch his tools from the shop. She has the great idea of surprising him with a toolbox so he’ll always have his tools with him! Kelly, Mark, and their mother decide to plant a garden, sell the produce, and use the money to buy their dad’s big gift.
With the help of their parents and their baby brother Caleb, Kelly and Mark work for hours in the sun to get their garden up and running. The whole community, especially their pastor, shows up in full force to support the garden. Kelly and Mark can’t wait to surprise their daddy! But they get more than they bargained for when three robbers steal their hard-earned money—and they must learn that God always has a plan, even if they can’t see it.
Tracy Mitchell Austin, MEd, has been teaching for thirty-four years and currently teaches at a private church. She has dedicated herself to teaching children to read the Bible and to use sign language, which she considers some of her most enjoyable experiences.
She spends her free time quilting for her grandkids, crocheting baby blankets for new family and community members, and tending to her flowers. Tracy has always been a friend to God’s four-legged creatures and still enjoys riding her horse, Rowdy. She was blessed with four children of her own and four extended children. Denham Days was written for her children’s father, who passed away, as a tribute to their love for him.
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28 KJ21)
