"To help bring light into the world"

Huntsdale, MO, USA
female, age 57
married
Speaks: English
Joined Jan 28, 2003

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WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING
(Written by a former child)
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... 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 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 listening... 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 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."

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