another terrific one,, Steve; keep sending them. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherri Crum" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 7:09 PM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING
> > Good one, Steve. Thanks. > > On 5/3/09, steve doyle <[email protected]> wrote: >> WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING >> >> >> >> When you thought I wasn't looking, by a Child >> >> >> >> A message every parent should read, because your children are watching >> 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 little things can be the special things in life. >> >> >> >> When you though I wasn't looking, 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 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 felt you kiss me good night and I >> felt >> loved and safe. >> >> >> >> When you though 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 its 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 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.'" >> >> >> >> Each of us - parent, grandparent or friend - influence the life of a >> child. >> >> A single candle can illuminate an entire room. A true friend lights up >> an entire lifetime. Thanks for the bright lights of your friendship. >> > >> > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
