Internet Forward

I received an internet forward today. Usually I delete them, but I felt this one cut to the heart of what YMMD is about. Enjoy!

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.'


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.