haven't changed my mind

I have always wanted to be a teacher ever since I could remember. Many kids "played school," I was one of them. People have always told me that I might change my mind.... I disagree. Sometimes you get a feeling that God has called you to do something. That's how I feel about working with kids. I honestly believe it was meant for me. And when you are so passionate about something, you won't change your mind. The joy that enters my heart and the smile that is plastered on my face is so unreal when I'm surrounded by kids.
My teacher, Mr. Horne really encouraged my class the other day, and I feel like what he said had a lot of impact on my choice to become a teacher. I think he made up my mind, I doubt it will change. He said "Don't become a teacher if you don't want to stay up late at night wondering if your words and actions had a positive influence on your student's lives." Those words hit home for me. I want to make a positive impact on everyone who enters my life, and if one day I do become a teacher, then students will be a part of my life.