He shrugged modestly, “No need to thank me. We all need a little help sometimes. Besides, he’s just a baby. We were all there once.” He chuckled softly, his eyes crinkling with warmth.

As I left the airport with my son in tow, I felt lighter, buoyed by the unexpected kindness of a stranger. It was a reminder that amidst the challenges and stresses of life, there are still people out there willing to lend a hand and make the world just a little bit friendlier.