When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

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 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 well, 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."

A friend sent this email to me today, and I wanted to share it with you. I'm sorry that I don't know whom to credit for the verse or the picture of the adorable child.