FW: When you thought I wasn't looking...

Family,
Thought you might enjoy this.
-Mark

< When you thought I wasn't looking (by a child)...
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< 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.
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< 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.
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< 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.
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< When you thought 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.
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< 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.
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< 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.
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< When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me good night and I
< felt loved and safe.
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< When you thought 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.
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< 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.
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< When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I
< learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.
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< When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be
< everything that I could be.
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< 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.
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< 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."
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