CAMILLUS, NY - Heather O’Donnell ordered a few tacos and a quesadilla from the drive-thru at the Taco Bell in Fairmount Sunday, and got a welcome surprise in her bag.

"I got this message that said ‘when you reach the end of your rope tie a knot around it and hang on- Franklin D. Roosevelt,,'' she said. “It made me stop in my tracks and smile. Knowing someone took time out of their work or life to write this is another example that there are still good people out there.”

Others have been posting their messages on social media and sharing how good reading them has made them feel.

“This must be a really special individual....corporate needs to know about this employee so they can show their appreciation,'' said one person on social media. Another said they received a Stephen Hawking quote and it made her day.

The message writer is Kelly Stewart, 27, of Camillus, who started working at the fast-food restaurant in October.

"I enjoy people,'' she said. "I like helping them make each day better. And it’s important for me to set a good example for my six-year-old son,'' she said. “Sometimes life can be tough, and I like looking up quotes and writing them out for people.”

Stewart said she started writing the notes more than a month ago, and is now getting lots of thanks from customers.

"This is such a sweet and kind thing,'' wrote one person on Facebook.