Mount Pleasant Magazine Nov/Dec 2017

74 www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.BestofMP.com feature United Parcel Service And finally there’s Arthur Stubbs, who has been on the same route for 33 of the 34 years he has worked for UPS as a package car driver. Raised in Cheraw, South Carolina, Stubbs still remembers his own childhood postman and the excitement he felt as a young boy seeing him bringing packages during the holidays. For Stubbs, who enjoys the physical and mental nonstop pace, it’s more than a job: “I care about the families I deliver to. I pray with and for them. Every day someone is hurting somewhere, and, if I can offer prayer or a moment together that may help, I will.” His countless hours up and down the same neighborhood routes have blessed him with the privilege of watching kids grow into adults, adding that “In my 33 years, I’ve had the great benefit of getting to know the people, the families and the names of their pets. To me, my route on Sullivan’s Island is my extended family.” When asked about how the holiday surge impacts his routine, he admitted that it’s hectic but that “the excitement overshadows the chaos.” When the kids enthusiastically greet him at the door – always with a breathless “do you have my package today?” – all of the craziness seems to wash away, knowing that, in fact, he does. In the end, Stubbs finds himself looking forward to the season every year as well as his yearly vacation in January after it’s all flown by. So this year, while you’re sitting down with your lengthy list of gifts to buy and packages to send, remember that a simple click of a button results in numerous actions and hours for our friendly neighborhood delivery men and women. Share a smile, wave hello and extend a “thank you” the next time you see your secret Santa delivering happiness from doorstep to doorstep – not just during the holidays but every day in between. Arthur Stubbs