We Were Eating Nuggets in the Food Court — Then My Child Said Something That Left the Janitor in Tears (3 of 3)

When it was time to go, Tyler wrapped his little arms around Hunter’s waist in a hug so fierce it nearly toppled the man over. Hunter laughed through tears, clutching my son like he was holding on to hope itself.

As we walked away, Tyler slipped his hand into mine and said simply, “He won’t be sad anymore.”

That day in a mall food court, my 6-year-old taught me the kind of lesson no book, no sermon, no motivational quote ever could: sometimes, the smallest act of kindness has the power to change a life—or maybe even two.