Thanks!  Cindy
On Fri, 6 Apr 2001 21:05:10 -0700 Paige <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
> 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 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 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.
>
> ~~ Author Unknown ~~
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