I’m reading a book right now called Second Calling: Finding Passion and Purpose for the Rest of Your Life by Dale Hanson Bourke.
Maybe the fact that I’ve said for years that I still don’t know what I want to be when I “grow up” has caused me to stop and ponder my life direction.
Maybe it’s the fact that I’m in that mid-life stage of life that drew me to this title when I was walking through a bookstore one day.
Maybe it’s the reality that I long to feel a fire deep within me when I wake up in the morning and head out the door to face whatever God is calling me to do on any particular day.
Passion.
I want that.
Purpose.
I need that.
The rest of my life.
That’s all I have left.
So turning each page of this book ignites something in me…………………..
As if two pieces of wood are being rubbed together and sparks are beginning to fly.
I’m excited about the thought of a second calling.
I’m not sure what that looks like, but I am ready to be revived!
If you find yourself sitting at a crossroads in your life journey, consider reading Second Calling.
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
Sweet Tammy,
Thanks for the recommendation on the book. I will definitely try to get a copy real soon.
I love you dear friend and I’m so blessed to have you in my life. Once again it seems we are in a similar path of asking God what He wants us to do next… seeking passion and purpose in the midst of this crazy world. Praise the Lord HE had GREAT plans and purposes for us!!
Love you!
Bonnelle
Tammy…so helpful to read your thoughts. It’s been a while. In the business of ‘doing the next thing’ seems these past few months have caught me up in more reflection about our precious girl. Nora went Home 2 yrs. ago March. Been thinking of how to celebrate her birthday in 1 month. She’d be 19 now. Read yesterday about someone saying that their child lived in the bereaved Mom’s future. I am SO going with that! Funny that I keep saying now I am a grown-up..and we have 4 adult children and now 4 grands. But I
SO want to not waste the rest of my life…to make a difference for Him. I just need to know what that is. A couple of things are on the horizon. I’m watching that tiny cloud and hoping it will turn into a deluge. (oh, the Bourke book; can pick that up or order one if we are out of it…)
Keep writing….It helps us. Deedy xxoo