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 little things can be the special things in life.

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 God.

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.

I saw you give 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.

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 are 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 all right 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."

Each of us, parent or friend, influences the life of a child.
~ Author Unknown ~

Thanks to Anu Õun for sharing this wonderful message with all of us.


   

~ LoVe HoPe ~




~ -n- FaItH


Here Are Some Great Help Links.

I didn't realize the extent of Organizations out in Cyberspace, that are there to help people. Please check out these Sites, these are very dedicated people, working hard to protect and help those who need it.

There are many more.....Survivor's beautiful pages, their personal stories and help links.

We put a big part of ourselves out there through our WebPages, for the world to see. Now, that can be pretty scarey, but we do it in hopes that someone in Crisis, will come across our sites, and know that they are not alone, that they can reach out/talk to us and begin the healing process.

Thankyou Everyone. Peace and Blessings to you and yours.

Karen S. copyright © 2000-2002

October 16, 2000
UPDATED: November 4, 2001