Before the man took a single bite, Josiah said, “Wait! We have to say grace first.” He reached out his small hand, waiting for the man to take it. Hesitantly, the man placed his rough, weathered hand into Josiah’s, and my son bowed his head. “Thank you, God, for this food. Thank you for my new friend. Please help him find a home. Amen.” The restaurant was silent, and as I lifted my eyes, I saw tears streaming down the man’s face. Around us, people who had been watching were now quietly wiping their own eyes.
The man finally took a bite, chewing slowly as if savoring every moment. “It’s been a long time since someone prayed for me,” he said, his voice thick with emotion. The waitress returned with a piece of pie, setting it in front of him. “This one’s on the house,” she said with a smile. Other customers started stepping forward, offering to pay for his meal, some even handing him a little money to help him out. That simple act of kindness from my 5-year-old son had turned a regular dinner into something extraordinary. As we left, Josiah squeezed my hand and asked, “Did I do a good thing, Mom?” I hugged him tightly and whispered, “You did something amazing.”