What My Son Taught Me About Kindness at a Diner Booth (3 of 3)

That night, Jamie fell asleep babbling about dinosaurs and rocket ships, completely unaware that he’d reminded me how much kindness still exists in this world — and how powerful it can be when it’s offered without hesitation.

I lay awake thinking about all the moments I’ve missed, too distracted by adult things to notice the miracles unfolding in front of me.

Now, every Friday, Jamie and I go out for milkshakes. Two straws, always. One for us — and one just in case someone else needs it, too.