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
(Written by a former 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 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 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 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, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, or friend) influence the life of a
child. How will you touch the life of someone today?
God's
Peace and blessing be with you always, Santa and Mrs. Claus |