I was born and raised in Northcentral Kansas. I'm a farmer's daughter, but I now make my home in the city of Wichita. I'm an RN. Neonatal nursing has been the main focus of my career. What can I say? I love babies. I was invited to the highschool graduation of a baby I took care of. Talk about making me feel old!
In June of 2011 I became a widow after my husband of 36 years and 11 months died from multiple brain tumors. It was a very sad time, but thanks to the three f's, my faith, my family and my friends, life is moving forward. I have four brothers, one daughter and two grandchildren who all work at making me feel loved.
I'm the author of more than 30 books and I'm currently writing a series called The Brides of Amish Country for Love Inspired.
What a joy it is to find a story that makes you want to keep coming back for more! That was "His Bundle of Love". It was a surprise addition to a Raeanne Thayne book, and I read it first, because it felt like I had missed something I needed to find first before continuing on in Ms. Thayne's story. What tender emotions this tale evoked, and how I longed to hold the sweet bundle of love! This is the first I've heard of Patricia Davids, but I will be looking for more!
I liked the story line, however, it was pretty contrived and kind of went on and on. Caitlin is about to have a baby in an old abandoned building when she is rescued by a fireman . When she almost dies she says Mick is her child’s father and when she comes out of her coma she finds Mick has signed on has her baby’s daddy and they bicker and misunderstand and bicker and make googoo eyes ... a very ok story.
This book is much, much better than a regular love inspired title. Its themes of abandonment and hopelessness and the endless love of God are truly special. I believe God has annointed this book with a ministry. It was very healing.
As with all of the 'Love Inspired' novels I've read, this was a really sweet story. It was also the first non-Amish novel I've read by Patricia Davids, and it was an enjoyable departure from what I've been used to with her writing. I really liked how her characters were human: Mick was bossy and tried too hard; and Caitlin? Well, poor Caitlin had trust issues up the wazoo (not surprising, given her upbringing, or shall I say lack thereof). Both Caitlin and Mick also dealt with unrighteous pride, as well. So, how are 2 incredibly flawed characters going to come together for the benefit of their premature daughter (Caitlin's by birth, Mick's by an unconventional 'adoption')? Only by God's grace! I had known that Patricia Davids was a nurse before I started reading this story, but it wasn't until after I finished reading her author's note at the end of the book that I realised her area of specialisation was in the NICU. That knowledge completely explained her detail and familiarity with the scenes written when Beth was in the NICU. All-in-all, an enjoyable read!
Phew, I almost thought I wouldn't get through it. Caitlin was extremely annoying to start out, but living on the street I could see her dilemma and the fact that she couldn't read was an extra problem for her that she didn't need. Also her fear of others knowing was so embedded into her being she finally warmed up to me. The fact that she was willing to give her baby up to her rescuer was very heart-wrenching and yet I understood how she was coming to that conclusion. Mick was the hero everyone wants to read about. Taking full responsibility for a child that wasn't his and the humongous bill that was coming from her prematurity,for only knowing the mother for a few minutes basically. He showed Caitlin more love in his actions that she had ever received from her parents. Good story.
Although this book was much more well-written than the other "love-inspired" novels I am currently reading, the emotional turmoil might have been a little much for me. Patricia Davids tells the story of a homeless woman who has her baby girl three months early, and the man who falls in love with both of them. Caitlin and Mick fight the ups and downs of loving a preemie together, while learning more about eachother. With Caitlin's iliteracy problem, a whole new twist is thrown in that both have to deal with. Again, it is a well-written novel, and I did enjoy it.
While I am a fan of Patricia's books, and I do like the premise of this book the delivery just to laborious with the baby spending so much time in the NICU. Reading this book made me feel like I was back in nursing school, then the ending was quickly wrapped up.
This is my favorite Patricia Davids book. I especially like that it is written by a nurse and has true medical information in it. I wish non- medical authors would have a nurse proof read their books!
I didn't want to put it down! Good story abt how people can really show the Love of Christ to each other and hardships homeless people can face. Good quick read.