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Love's Unfolding Dream
Christian Historical Fiction
Love's Unfolding Dream
Book 6 of the Love Comes Softly series
224 pages · First published 1987
Belinda Davis has grown up watching her older brother Luke practice medicine, inspiring her own desire to care for the sick and injured. As she approaches adulthood, she dreams of becoming a nurse, even though opportunities for women to pursue medical work are limited in her frontier community. Her determination to follow this calling brings new responsibilities and difficult choices as she balances her ambitions with the expectations of family and those around her. Along the way, Belinda must learn that compassion requires patience and sacrifice, and that faith can provide direction when the future is uncertain. The sixth Love Comes Softly novel follows a young woman's journey toward independence as she discovers how to turn her desire to help others into a meaningful vocation. An encouraging choice for readers who enjoy young women finding their vocation, supportive family bonds, and faith expressed through helping others.
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Illness and injury requiring medical attention; caregiving and the emotional demands of nursing; family concerns and disagreements about career choices; mild romantic affection.
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Amherst Meadow Tea
A soothing meadow tea reflects Belinda's compassionate nature and the quiet determination behind her dream of becoming a nurse.
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- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Rosie Spritz
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A light, floral spritz reflects Belinda's youthful optimism as she begins pursuing her dream of caring for others.
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- 2 oz Aperol
- 3 oz brut sparkling wine
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- Ice
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- Garnish: Orange slice.
- Glassware: Wine glass.
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