Thoughts from a Child

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."