PERCEPTION  

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.

• I saw you feed a stray cat and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

• I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

• I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust God.

• I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to take care of each other.

• I saw you give your time and money to help people who had nothing, and I learned that those who had something should give to those who don't.

• I felt you kiss me good night and I felt loved and safe.

• I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we were given.

• 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.

• I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's alright to cry.

• I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

• I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

• I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."

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