Grrrrr.....

It's hard enough to be fat and (almost) forty, but things just aren't going my way. I had the mom and dad of two of my violin students show up at the door tonight. Never a good sign. The third daughter had taken lessons until a few months ago but got attitude-y at home and they let her quit. Now they decided to send all three to a different teacher! I take lessons from this teacher and admit that she is better than me. She has a masters degree and is young and skinny -BUT- she is learning from me and my experience. I'm frustrated because I'm trying to build up a program in a community where I plan to live long term. She is not going to be here long term. The parents said that she was concerned at how I would take the news. Graciously on the outside, stand on my chest and crush me on the inside. I've had time to think about it. It hasn't killed me yet so it will apparently make me stronger.