Julia Child's Purpose

Today I saw the movie "Julie and Julia". I love all things Julia Child and was thrilled to enjoy Meryl Streep's excellent interpretation of her voice and demeanor. Meeting Julia Child at Wilson's Farm in the fall of '93 remains one of the highlights of my life. I love to hear stories of how people find the purpose of their lives. Sometimes it's a happy accident, being in the right place at the right time. Some people know their purpose early on in their lives. Maybe they come from a family of firemen or surgeons and know their destiny is there. A life's purpose doesn't have to be a job or career choice. Some women were born to be wives and mothers, never working outside of the home. Maybe it can be as vague as helping people or as specific as writing a cookbook and becoming an American icon. What about my purpose? I seem to have a gift at counseling people and carrying the message of AA. I used to be a talented writer and could probably resurrect that with some instruction and practice. But why am I here? The desire of my heart is to be a wife. Bad choices and a life previously run on self will have thwarted that dream for many years, but I have faith that God will put a wonderful man in my life soon. Perhaps my purpose is found in seeking and doing God's will everyday, waiting and being willing to accept God's will for my life.