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 there is a Allah swt I could always talk to and I learned to trust in Allah swt . 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 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. 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 its all right to cry. I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything I could be. I watched you, and I learned most of life's lessons 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 one of us - whether parent, grandparent or friend - can influence the life of a child... Be a GOOD influence.