You never know who is looking at you

@savypat (20216)
United States
November 29, 2008 7:02am CST
This advice came to me over the Internet, I don't know who wrote it, but I do know we all need to be reminded. Even your dog notices each movement you make, please be aware what your children notice. WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING 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 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.' I AM SENDING THIS TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE I KNOW WHO DO SO MUCH FOR OTHERS, BUT THINK THAT NO ONE EVER SEES. LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT . Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend) influences the life of a child. How will you touch the life of someone today? Just by sending this to someone else, you will probably make them at least think about their influence on others. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
30 Nov 08
Hi Pat~That was quite beautifully written. It actually made me cry. As I was reading it all I could think of was my Mom and how much she means to me. It reminded me of all the things that she has done for me and still does for me even though I'm her grown up child. I have no children of my own, but if I did I would want them to have thought of my the way that I think of my Mom. These words are so true and I am going to send them to her in a card. These words really touched me and I want to thank you so much for sharing them.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
30 Nov 08
This seems to have touched many people the same way, I'm so glad I cam across it and was able to get it to you.
• China
29 Nov 08
thanks for your sharing,itls really touching,it's full of wisdom
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@Zezlol (409)
• United Arab Emirates
29 Nov 08
Wow, that's so touching. Thanks for sharing it with us; I really enjoyed it. :)
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