Power of Influence

When You Thought 

I Wasn't Looking

When you thought I wasn't looking; I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator and I immediately wanted to paint another.  When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me.  I learned that the 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.  I learned what it means to serve one another in brotherly love.  When you thought I wasn't looking; I heard you pray over me and kiss me goodnight and I felt loved and safe.  When you thought I wasn't looking; I saw how you handle your responsibilities even when you didn't feel good.  I learned what it means to glorify God in all things.  When you thought I wasn't looking; I saw you give of your time and money to the people in need and I learned that God loves a cheerful giver.  When you thought I wasn't looking; I saw tears come to your eyes. I learned that sometimes things hurt; but it's alright to cry.  When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you praying and reading God's word and I learned to depend on and trust in Him.  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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This is also a poem I came across in search of something special for Mother's Day.  It speaks to the power of influence and letting your actions speak for themselves.

The type of parenting philosophy that says do as I say: not as I do is not very effective.  As the song goes..."Your walk talks, and your talk talks; but your walk talks louder than your talk talks."
Say that 3 times fast!

Here are a few snapshots of our April.  Also, feel free to hop over to our new YouTube channel (Tinylasnews...life at Pecan Cottage) and join us on our latest adventure!

Until Next Time,