It all started with a friendly Alabama greeting in a small
Mississippi town. One Tuesday morning, Kathleen Reynolds of Clinton,
Mississippi, was outside with her grandson, Kyler, when the local waste
management company rolled up to collect the trash. Noticing Kathleen’s Alabama
sweatshirt, sanitation worker Clarence Weathersby called out, “Roll Tide!” The
family exchanged a friendly wave and nod, and Kathleen didn’t think much of it.
The following Tuesday, three-year-old Kyler was excited to
see the garbage truck coming down his street again. “He started waving at the
guys and they started waving back,” Kathleen explained, “and then around
Halloween and Christmas we made treats for them. We took them out to them and
they just loved them and then they started picking Kyler up and he started
learning how to operate the garbage truck.”
Now, every single Tuesday, Kyler can’t wait to help his
grandma take out the garbage so he can see his buddies again. When the truck
rounds the bend in the road, Clarence gives the horn a few toots, and Kyler
breaks into an adorable happy dance. Kyler likes to bring snacks and treats for
Clarence, whom he calls “Bugg Bugg.” With Bugg Bugg’s help, Kyler even helps
put the garbage into the truck and pulls the lever to squash it down. That’s
pretty exciting stuff for a little kid!
Bugg Bugg treats Kyler like a family member, swinging him up
for hugs and kisses, and even giving the little boy a present for his birthday.
Kyler’s got enough love to go around, though. All three of the men on the truck
now stop to say hello to their favorite little guy. He really brightens their
day! “Bugg Bugg just treats him super special,” Kathleen said. “He picks him up
like it’s a little brother thing … it’s great to see the interaction between them.”
“They’re just friends, and they just know love and they know kindness, and
that’s the great thing about this.” What a wonderful bond, and a great reminder
that you just never know where you might meet your next friend! Watch Kyler’s
sweet happy dance below, and don’t forget to share!
kthanxbai!
Jumblerant
