When Marry Came for a Visit

I have often been asked why I became a teacher. I think people ask this because they have a hard time picturing me as a teacher. This question almost exclusively comes from people who knew me when I was younger and have never seen me in the classroom. I think it is easy for people to understand why I became a teacher if they actually see me in front of students. I am lucky enough for most of my teaching skills to have come naturally.
My standard answer is a long story that I try to make as short as possible. Basically a cousin who knew that I was struggling to find a major in college told me to just pick something and see if I liked it. After trying a couple things I happened upon teaching and things just fell into place. I am very lucky to have "accidentally" found my passion and cherish the advice my cousin gave me. I think it applies to much more than picking a major in college and I have repeated the advice whenever I have gotten the chance.
But the truth is there is another story. When I was struggling with my career decision I remember thinking one night in bed, I wish God would give me a sign of what I should do with my life. I rarely remember dreams, but that night I did. I remember dreaming about a lady and asking someone who she was. This someone said, "She is Marry" as in the mother of Jesus. Then Marry told me I should become a teacher. I am Catholic and believe in my religion. However, I appreciate other religions and think they have something to offer. This Marry visit is very special to me (obviously). It is always a affirmation if a doubt about teaching enters my mind.
I don't tell many people this side of my "Why I Became a Teacher" story. Honestly I think I am embarrassed to tell people I made such a big decision because of a dream. But after writing this I think I should tell more people the story. After all why should anyone be embarrassed because the mother of Jesus came for a visit?
A story that always makes me WONDER...
Kevin