Most of us look forward to the weekend, but the Heith family looks forward to every Wednesday. Waste Management driver Ron has been showing kindness to Mattie and Gage Heith’s two-year-old son Lincoln, who has a fascination with garbage trucks, during each Wednesday pick-up in Buda.
“Every single Wednesday, we get to run out here and watch the trash truck, and [Ron’s] been doing this the whole time we’ve been in quarantine, he’s been continuing to work, so it’s been great,” Mattie said.
Ron Williams, who is a lead driver and mentor at Waste Management and who said he first got into the business so he would have more time with his daughter, says his job is his passion and he looks forward to the days when he sees Lincoln, too.
“Knowing that I’m going to see him, the smile on his face, that I bring and my truck brings, the joy to his life and his family’s life, that’s one of the reasons why I never take off of work, because when I take off work, I’m affecting Lincoln’s life,” Williams said.
On Wed., June 3, during their last trash collection, Lincoln handed the driver a Sonic gift card as a way to pay Ron’s kindness forward, and a “touching” interaction followed. It’s a special re-occurrence which has left a lasting impression on the family.
“Just his kindness. I think it’s truly what the world needs right now. Just everyone to be a little bit kind,” Mattie said. “It’s just been really, really special for Lincoln — teaching him how to be kind as well.”