When you thought I wasn't looking. . . a forward .

One of my dear friends, who is not only a great mother, she is an inspiration to me and so many others, has sent me a forward that is actually worth reading and I wanted to share it with you. Hope you were touched as I was.

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 ameal 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 take careof our house and everyone in it, and I learned we haveto take care of what we are given..

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how youhandled 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 comefrom 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."

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply.Speak kindly...Leave the rest to God.