If you are still lucky enough to still have your parents, this is a
lovely Chanukah or Christmas or Ramadan present to them.
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Letter to my Parents...
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 little things can be the special things in life.
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.
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.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me good night
and I felt loved and safe.
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.
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.
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.
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.'"
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