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When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

Date: 2/27/2006

Part 1 of 3 (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 heard you say a prayer,

and I knew there was a God or

a Higher Power I could always talk

to and I learned to trust in that Power.



Little Eyes See A Lot

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher or friend) influence 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.



Sincerely,

Chris & Dan Buendo

Sincere Co-Publishers



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