After A Little Girl Surprises Her Garbage Collector With A Birthday Cupcake, He Returns The Favor 6 Months Later

Oct 01, 2018 by apost team

Lots of kids fall in love with a local worker. For some, it's a firefighter. For others, it's a police officer. For Brooklyn of Bloomington, Illinois, it was Delvar Deshawn Dopson, a garbage collector. Every day, she would sit by the window waiting for him to pass by with his truck and take the trash.

When Brooklyn's birthday rolled around, she decides that she wanted to surprise Dopson with a special "fairy cupcake."

Dopson used to make his rounds every Thursday. Each time he saw Brooklyn, she would wave and greet him. He always responded with a wave back and smile on his face. The little girl was a bright spot in his day, and on her birthday, he was even more surprised when she decided to offer him a gift.

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Brooklyn's mother, Traci Andracke, knew how much Dopson meant to her daughter and would sometimes take her around the block if they missed his stop by their home. On Brooklyn's third birthday, her only wish was to give the garbage collector one of her special cupcakes to thank him for all his hard work.

Brooklyn's mom shared the touching moment on Facebook. She describes how Dopson came down the street, waving as usual when she called him over. He got out of his truck with a big smile, and Brooklyn suddenly fell shy as she handed over the cupcake she'd been holding for him.

Andracke took the time to explain to Dopson how excited his weekly trips make her daughter, and he was deeply touched, revealing that he also looks forward to seeing them every Thursday. He even revealed that he has a weekly meeting on the same day and always tries to leave as quickly as possible so he doesn't miss seeing Brooklyn.

Brooklyn was beaming after she got to give Dopson a cupcake. She turned to her mother after he left and said, “Mommy, I am so happy.” The experience was short, but the encounter had lasting impacts.

Six months later, Dopson decided to return the favor by surprising Brooklyn and her brother, Ty, with cupcakes and presents on his own birthday. Now, the tradition has continued and there are no plans for Dopson and Brooklyn's family to stop. The family is grateful for the new friend they've made thanks to their daughter's loving gesture.

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