The Orange Vest-Wearing Men
After falling seriously ill, I learned the two men who saved my life were Theo and Rashad, the friendly garbage truck drivers my twins, Jesse and Lila, adored. Since the kids were two, they’d watched the garbage truck every Monday, bonding with Theo and Rashad through waves, honks, and small gifts.
When I got sick, those two men didn’t just do their job—they stepped up and helped protect my family. After I recovered, we started preparing coffee and muffins for them each Monday, and the simple friendship grew.
Theo once told me, “Good people doing good things” is a story worth sharing. When I posted about them saving my life, it went viral, and the community celebrated these everyday heroes.
Months later, when Jesse was upset about sharing toys, Theo comforted him with kindness and a “shotgun” spot in their play, showing how much their presence meant beyond just the garbage truck.
These men, wearing orange vests and driving noisy trucks, remind me that real heroes show up during life’s chaos, helping when you’re too tired to keep going.
Now, Mondays are special. Jesse and Lila wait eagerly for Theo and Rashad, and I watch with coffee and gratitude, knowing good is everywhere if you just look.