Measure of Success

I believe everyone's measure of success is viewed differently. The Chelette's measure of success (I really mean mine) has changed in the last few months. I have been humbled. My children have come up with their own measures of success, Matt has made up his own too. Mine on the other hand has changed also, not do anal. I used to feel like everything had to be perfect (except for when it came to what I was doing). I had high expectations from people around me, mainly the ones living in my same household. It was driving my family crazy. So I started to pray...

and now I'll get on with it.....

This summer was mind changing for me. I read the amazing book, The Pressure's Off (mentioned in a previous post) and it blew my mind, and I also had the pleasure of watching my boys grow up and mature which was astounding (one reason why I love my job). I've asked God to help me see things through His eyes, to change my mind to think with my heart, to hold God's hand and not him holding mine as I walk through each day, and I've asked Him to be my first passion. WOW! It's been mind boggling, but at the same time the best experience I've ever had. It's changed my life. I've come back to work this year with a new attitude. I've decided that my students are all God's children and I need to love and teach them for who they are and not what I think they should be. It's been an eye opening experience and I can honestly say that I've enjoyed everyday so far with my new class. I love having my own boys at my school (although at other times it's been quite difficult), I am way nicer to my husband (not that I was super mean before, but I do like to have things my way). So with all of that said, my measure of success has changed. It's now whatever God wants and I've realized I don't have much control of it. I can influence as much as possible but in the end, they are who they are, and it is what it is.