Thursday, August 27, 2009

When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking

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WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING


When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my
first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately
wanted to paint another one.


When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a
stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind
to animals.


When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my
favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little
things can be the special things in life.


When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a
prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always
talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.


When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a
meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I
learned that we all have to help take care of each other.


When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care
of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have
to take care of what we are given.


When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you
handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't
feel good, and I learned that I would have to be
responsible when I grow up.


When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come
from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things
hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When your thought I wasn’t looking, I felt you kiss me goodnight, and I felt loved.


When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you
cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.


When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of
life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and
productive person when I grow up.


When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and
wanted to say,'Thanks for all the things I saw when
you thought I wasn't looking'


Remember that Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend)
influences the life of a child.


How will you touch the life of someone today?
Speak kindly.


Author – Unknown

4 comments:

Liz Mays said...

That just says it all, doesn't it? The lessons we don't even know we're sending are the most powerful lessons of all. :)

Liz Mays said...

Hey you...is everything ok? You haven't posted in nearly a week!

Nina said...

Aww... that is so great. Isn't it amazing how much the kids look up to those around them.

Stacy Uncorked said...

Awwwww! That is beautiful!! Love it!

Are they playing in a bin of corn kernels??