Angel in the drive thru

I think an angel might be working the drive thru window of my local McDonald’s. I’m not for sure, but I’ve had my suspicions now for a while…

“Why do I feel this way?” one might wonder. I question the feeling myself, for nothing in our interaction is beyond the normal pleasantries. I am always greeted with a kind smile and an exchange of “how are you today?” followed by the same reply (hers) “better than good,” it never varies from those exact words. Mind you, I am not implying that common courtesy and great customer skills make one an angel.

However, there is something beyond the pleasant exchange, this feeling of genuine kindness, a peaceful aura perhaps that leaves me believing; I indeed, have just spoken with an angel.

One morning, curiosity got the better of me, as I inquired about her cheery disposition, myself, feeling quite gloomy in the moment, and I asked:

“Why do you always reply with “better than good,” when I ask how you are?”

Her response took me by surprise and brought a smile, for it was so perfect and so honest; “What else is there to be?” she answered.

I pondered her words throughout the rest of my day and came to the surreal conclusion: “what else indeed?”

For is it not in the small random acts of kindness, those moments in which we allow our heart to guide: a beacon illuminating in times of darkness (reminding all- we are one in unity) that truly make up what life is all about?

I believe wholeheartedly angels exist among us;navigating the way as they shine

their light upon the path to peace and happiness.

So… next time you visit the drive-thru, say hello to an angel… and shine your light too