Fwd: When you thought I wasn't looking,

May 11, 2002

I just wanted to wish all the Mother's on this forum a very wonderful Mother's Day. I've been blessed and had a very wonderful mother. One that was alway there if I needed it. This message is for her and the other mother's that were up all night taking care of sick babies. Going with out, so that their kids to have. I am who I am because of my mother and for that I want to thank you. I'm thankful for every moment that she gave me, and each one with love.

Do have a great day

Love Vera

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"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 there is a God I could always talk to

and I learned to trust in God.

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 give of your

time and money to help people who had nothing and I

learned that those who have something should give to those

who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me good

night and I felt loved and safe.

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 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.'"