Life at Merrispring Farm takes an unexpected turn one morning when Alan notices a problem with his neck. It feels tight and thick.

For four-year-old Alan, the days spent in the hospital are frightening and tiresome. But Mother reminds him that God is with him. "And maybe," she says, "there are sick children in Mercy Hospital who have never heard about Jesus. Maybe God wants us there to tell those children about Him."

Whether in Mercy Hospital or at home on Merrispring Farm, Alan, Lora, and Lois learn about God's care for them. They learn about sharing God's love with other children who don't have the blessings they do. And along the way, they also learn other helpful lessons about how to live Jesus' way.

Written for four- to seven-year-olds.

Contents

• 1. Alan Belongs to God
• 2. Inside Mercy Hospital
• 3. Alan Meets Dr. Sheldon
• 4. A Walk in Mercy Hospital
• 5. Visitors for Alan
• 6. Alan Goes Hunting
• 7. Making Others Happy
• 8. A Cheerful Giver
• 9. A Different Sunday School
• 10. Working for Jesus
• 11. "Who Is Jesus?"
• 12. Going Home
• 13. God Is Watching
• 14. What Is Foster?
• 15. Grandfather's Story
• 16. Here Comes Wanda
• 17. A Happy Sunday
• 18. The Family Who Did Not Pay Rent
• 19. New Neighbors
• 20. God Helps Katy Cat
• 21. Balloon Trouble
• 22. Making the Right Choice
• 23. A Gift from God
• 24. A Visit With Billy
• 25. No Peppermints!
• 26. Mother's Helpers
• 27. Time to Go
• 28. Merrispring Farm
• 29. Grandfather Stewart Goes Home
• 30. Why Didn't He Cry?
• 31. Lora Goes to School
• 32. The Ugly Scratch
• 33. Work to Do Good
• 34. It Was Not Fun
• 35. A Happy Thanksgiving Day
• 36. Irreverent to God
• 37. The Best Place to Live