Yesterday Memaw and I went to our favorite fast food lunch spot Chic Fil A. We placed our order and selected a booth by a window near the registers so we could people and car watch.

Memaw loves looking at trucks and cars and picks out the next one she is going to buy when she wins the lottery! I however, love people watching. I noticed the elderly gentleman wearing brown trousers with a plaid brown shirt wrapped with a black back brace. He slowly and quietly came in went to the men’s room then slipped right back out to his car.

I heard, then saw a young thirty something athletic man at the first register as he boisterously ordered, “I want a number one with extra pickles—tell them to put so many pickles on it that the manager will threaten to fire them if they put anymore!!”

Now he had my attention! He laughed and joked with the cashier then took his to go order over to the condiment station. This electric young man pulls out his chicken sandwich, unwraps it and begins applying various sauces to it. Different customers come up to the station and each time he joyfully interacts with them,

“Oh, excuse me I’m just going about my normal lunch routine. If I’m in your way I will be glad to move.”

I was amazed at the kindness and generosity he demonstrated. But I’ll be honest I also “occupationally profiled” him. I looked at Memaw and said,

“I wonder who he sells cars for?”

Oh, yes I went there, but at the same time his energy and joy was electrifying!

I thought to myself I know some who would be annoyed by his lively personality, but I actually enjoyed it. Uninhibited —- he seemed to be enjoying life and sharing his joy with everyone around him.

I am blessed with people in my life like him. I love being around them. Whenever I leave them, I am wearing a smile and my heart feels lighter. God bless the joyful. God bless the kind and tender hearted!

May we all strive to share more joy!