As we stepped out of McDonald’s, I couldn’t stop thinking about him. In just a few minutes, Mr. Jewell had reminded us of something simple yet profound: kindness is contagious, and genuine joy can brighten even the most ordinary day.
It’s not the big gestures, but the consistent, heartfelt ones—the smiles, the greetings, the small acts of care—that leave lasting impressions. That morning, he didn’t just serve breakfast; he served a lesson in humanity.
Sometimes, the world hands us reminders like this in the unlikeliest of places. And if we pay attention, those moments can stay with us far longer than we expect.
