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Catty1
09-13-2008, 10:48 AM
A great message to send to someone...

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 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.'

moosmom
09-13-2008, 12:07 PM
What an awesome poem!! I'm going to copy and frame it.

Laura's Babies
09-13-2008, 12:58 PM
I LOVE IT!! That is one to save for sure! Thanks Catty.. you always find the neatest stuff to post!

lizbud
09-13-2008, 01:02 PM
Excellent poem.:) Children learn more from our actions than words.
Thanks for posting this.:)

shepgirl
09-13-2008, 01:51 PM
My kids gave me a framed copy of that poem when they were younger and it still hangs in my house today.

Made me realize how much we teach our children by our actions.