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 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 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 grew 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.'

LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT

Each of us influences the life of a child.

Live simply. Love generously, Care deeply. Speak kindly.