Good one, Steve. Thanks. On 5/3/09, steve doyle <[email protected]> wrote: > WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING > > > > When you thought I wasn't looking, by a Child > > > > A message every parent should read, because your children are watching and > doing as you do, not as you say. > > > > "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 though 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 though 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 its 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 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, grandparent or friend - influence the life of a child. > > A single candle can illuminate an entire room. A true friend lights up > an entire lifetime. Thanks for the bright lights of your friendship. > > >
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