Am I Making an Impact?

Have you ever been inside a school during the last few days of the year? It's a strong mix of emotions.  One minute you're tearing up at the thought of your students moving, and the next minute you're questioning your career path.

Yesterday was one of "those" days.

I came home and sat in silence. Contemplating why I'm still teaching. Am I making an impact? We all know Oklahoma teachers aren't in it for the income. However, we are in it for the outcome.

Then a strange thing happened. I got on good ol' Facebook to distract my mind and saw the answer.  My (former) kids and parents were posting left and right all of the accomplishments their children had made this year.  Here's just a few of the celebrations I read:

• Chosen as the high school yearbook editor next year
• Accepted into an engineering academy 
• Winning student council elections
• Making the cheer/pom squad and varsity sports
• Making straight A's
• Enjoying their college years 

Can you say tears? Reading these made me realize that I am making an impact. Once again, God showed me what I needed to see.