DR. LILL

  
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 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 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.’