Everyone is eager to see primary results. But this one was just too tempting to hold off until Friday.
Feel-Good Tuesday is here!
Drew Bausman is seven and he loves United Parcel Service. When you are that young, there is a wide range of interests: your mom, Legos, and pizza. But Drew’s singular focus is on the delivery company. According to Becky Bausman, his mother, it brings Drew joy.
“Every time a UPS truck would go by, ‘UPS!’ ” Mom Becky Bausman said of Drew.
He loves brown. What is his Halloween costume? It was obvious.
“So we got him a little uniform for Halloween and it stuck,” Becky said. “He started wanting to deliver packages to his friends and he told everyone who would listen that he wants to be a UPS driver when he grows up.”
The UPS company got wind of this, and helped turn little Drew’s dream into a reality.
“We heard that he loves delivering, loves UPS and loves bringing joy to – what we do – to other people,” said Ian Gettys, UPS driver.
Drew drove to Caleb Greenwood elementary in his miniature truck, which was decorated with flames, and filled full of packages. They announced their arrival together.
That is super cool for any kid to experience, but it is beyond wonderful when you get to see a special needs child’s wish fulfilled in this way. As you can tell from the video, Drew’s joy is uncontained. According to Drew’s mom, that’s the very reason why Drew loves the company: because UPS delivers joy.
“Joy is kind of my platform as it relates to Down Syndrome because, to be honest, having a kid with Down Syndrome has been the greatest source of joy in my life,” Becky said.
The story hits so many positive points. We report here on a lot of what’s wrong with America, but Drew Bausman’s story speaks volumes about what we still get right. Here’s a few insights:
Because of the belief that Down Syndrome is an unworthy condition, Down Syndrome babies often have their lives ended. Becki Bausman chose the life she wanted and gave birth Drew. Her family has enjoyed great joy. We are glad to hear their stories. The story exposes both the absurdity of abortion and unexpected redemption when life is held in high esteem.
UPS is an icon of corporate goodwill and a true rock star. As much as we like to throw stones at large corporations, and bemoan many of them going “woke,” it is refreshing to see a corporation extend itself in this way, just because. Yeah, it’s good PR for them, but UPS not only fulfilled a young boy’s dream, but helped to spotlight the wonder of childhood, the delight of simple belief, and how giving to others is an act that transforms both the giver and the receiver.
Too many stories, videos and photos this week have featured children who are drag queens or the corruption of their innocence. It is a delicious palate cleanser to get a glimpse of pure innocence on display — and that doing something simply because it brings joy to you and others is a beautiful thing.
Have a happy and healthy Tuesday
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