When you thought I wasn't looking -- thoughts from a friend

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When You Thought I Wasn't Looking, By A Child . . .

" 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 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.' "

Each of us, parent or friend, influence the life of a child.

Ken M