Just a little bit of inspiration I received in my inbox today.
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.’
This is for all 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
influence the life of a child.
How will you touch the life of someone today?
Just by sending them a link to this page, 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.
