Bloomington, Illinois. It’s the third birthday of little Brooklyn Andrade. Her mom is thinking about the gifts that she can get her. But she knows that her ideal gift can’t be bought. Little Brooklyn would love to meet her idol…

But it’s not Elsa from Frozen or anyone like that. It’s someone quite unusual. The family’s local garbage collector! Every trash collection day, Brooklyn waits outside for Delvar Dopson to wave at her. And he always obliges. So Mom Traci knew just what to do.

Naturally, Delvar was more than glad to get the call. And now? After their meeting, they’re fast friends. What a great story, huh?!

Here’s more on their very unusual – but very special – bond…