Today, I noticed a veteran sitting quietly with his service dog, Rolo. Something urged me to say hello, so I bought him a coffee and a muffin, and we ended up sharing a table together.
For the next hour, he opened his heart—telling me about his years of service, the battles he’d faced, and how Rolo was now being trained to detect bombs. His voice carried both pain and pride, and through his words, I saw the resilience of a man who had given so much.
It reminded me that kindness doesn’t have to be grand. Sometimes, it’s just sitting down, listening, and offering your presence. One small hello can change someone’s day—or even their outlook on life.