Woman With Down Syndrome Receives The Chance To Fulfill Lifelong Dream Of Becoming A Flight Attendant

Oct 08, 2019 by apost team

Vicky is a very friendly flight attendant. During a recent trip, she couldn't help but notice that one young passenger was watching her constantly. That's when she made a new friend named Tracey Sharp.

As reported by KTXL, the busy attendant noticed her staring, and it sparked a quick conversation. That’s when Tracey got to experience the fantasy of a lifetime. Tracey Sharp has down syndrome. Linda Sharp, her mother, describes her daughter’s new best friend as a fairy godmother in disguise. It’s no wonder that they are so happy to have met each other. Vicky expressed that it all happened so suddenly.

“She was watching everything that I was doing and next thing you know, she’s sharing with me that her dream was to become a flight attendant; it was like instant friendship,” she told KTXL.

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The two created a strong bond right away, and Tracey watched her every move during her shift on Southwest Airlines. The loving attendant couldn’t help asking Tracey to be the substitute flight attendant for their trip to Seattle, Washington. It was a huge success, and it was happily received by all of the other passengers on board.

The best part is that Tracey even got to fly the plane for a short time. She was also permitted to help with customer service at the Sacramento International Airport. As her mother told KTXL, she helped her daughter to make announcements, and they tagged luggage together with the staff. It was a spontaneous experience that only happens once in a lifetime.

The whole experience worked out to be a nice confidence booster for Tracey. And the story doesn’t end there. Southwest Airlines cemented the awesome occasion by treating Tracey to a Hawaii vacation during their inaugural celebration, as reported by CBS Philly.

Isn’t it beautiful that two strangers can work together in such random circumstances and make each other's dreams come true? Vicky certainly thinks so.

Do you know anyone with down syndrome? Let them know how much you care, and tell them about Tracey’s story. Ask them what their dream job is. Maybe you can help them turn it into a reality as well.