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Garbage Man Waves to Her Every Day — Then, Mom Hears Just How FAR He’s Been Going to See Her

Sometimes the most beautiful friendships begin with the smallest gesture. And for, Delvar Dopson and a sweet, Bloomington, Illinois, girl named Brooklyn — it started with a simple wave.

Every Thursday for a year, Brooklyn would wait out in her driveway and eagerly anticipate the arrival of Delvar, her garbage man. What Brooklyn and her mom didn’t know is just how much Delvar looked forward to seeing her smiling face as well—but on the morning of Brooklyn’s birthday, they were about to find out what he was doing to make sure he got there every week.

They only got to see Delvar from afar before, but the day they met in person, it sparked a bond that will surely never be broken.

KTVU Journalist Frank Sommerville details the heartwarming encounter in a viral Facebook post that will just melt you to pieces! It reads:

“Mommy, I’m so happy.”

That’s what Brooklyn told her mom the other day when she finally got to meet Delvar.

Delvar drives a garbage truck in Bloomington, Illinois.
And Brooklyn waits for him every Thursday.

She’d never actually met him until earlier this month.
On her birthday she wanted to give him a cupcake.
So they waited outside.
And when Delvar came by he pulled over.

This is what Brooklyn’s mom posted about what happened next.
I guarantee it will make you smile:

HOLY COW … BEST MORNING EVER for Brooklyn (and me).
What a start to her birthday.

Thursdays are by far her favorite day … garbage day.

For about a year now, Brooklyn has anxiously awaited the garbage truck’s arrival at our house.

It started with waving from the window, then we had to try and be outside to wave, and when we missed the truck driving by the house, I’d drive around the neighborhood to find the garbage truck and wave … on our way out the door in the mornings.

Every … Thursday, my heart is full when I see the joy that our amazing garbage man brings Brooklyn when he honks and waves at her with a BIG smile.

And today, we finally got to meet him!!!

Kelsey Straeter
Kelsey Straeter
Kelsey is an editor at Outreach. She’s passionate about fear fighting, freedom writing, and the pursuit of excellence in the name of crucifying perfectionism. Glitter is her favorite color, 2nd only to pink, and 3rd only to pink glitter.

Kevin Bacon Surprises Students at High School Where ‘Footloose’ Was Filmed — Announces He’s Visiting Them for Prom

After some very serious lobbying from students at Payson High School in Payson, Utah, where “Footloose” was filmed, Kevin Bacon announced Friday that he would be returning to the high school for this year’s senior prom. 

“My Last Thought Was a Desperate Plea to God, ‘Lord, Give Me the Strength to Die Well’”: Mom With ‘Invisible Illness’ Shares Her Harrowing...

"'Help me to not look like I am suffocating,' I prayed. 'Lord, please protect my son’s heart from this.’ And I faded away."

“My Husband Turned Blue to Gray”: Wife In Shock Over the One Drink That Killed Her Husband

"The doctor's exact words were 'People drinking these drinks are playing Russian Roulette with their lives.' I was blown away and couldn’t believe just one drink could do this damage"... And KIDS can buy these anywhere.