A
message every adult should read
because children are watching
you 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 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 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 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.'
LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT
Each of us (parent, grandparent,
aunt, uncle, teacher, friend)
influences the life of a child.
How will you touch the life of
someone today? Just by sending
this to someone else, you will
probably make them at least
think about their influence on
others. Live simply. Love
generously. Care deeply. Speak
kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
Author Unknown
