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."I AM SENDING THIS TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE I KNOW, WHO DO SO MUCH FOR OTHERS;
THOSE WHO THINK NO ONE EVER SEES.
LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT.
Each of us, parent or friend, can influence the life of a child.
