One man, while working, spotted an elderly woman in distress and sprang into action, lending a much-appreciated helping hand.
It does not require a lot to provide someone with assistance, to make their day a little better. Really, the only elements necessary are spotting a need and someone who is willing to act. Joey Herrera, a 29-year-old pizza delivery man, is that kind of person as he became a Good Samaritan for a 90-year-old woman.
In the clip posted on YouTube, Joey had just completed a pizza delivery in a Tampa Bay, Florida neighborhood when he spotted Annie Goshen. Annie, while out working in her garden, tripped over a rock and fell. The 90-year-old grandmother was unable to get up.
Luckily, Joey saw Annie in distress and came to her rescue. The clip shows Joey guiding Annie into her living as she sits in a chair.
After she gets settled, Joey isn’t done with his good deed. He remains concerned about her, offering to provide her with even more help. Joey also called 911 to check on Annie.
“Do you want me to get you any water or anything?” Joey asks Annie.
In the video, Annie expresses her sincere gratitude and embraces Joey lovingly.
“It literally felt like I saw my own grandmother on the floor,” Joey said.
After learning about their mother’s episode and how much worse it could have been if Joey hadn’t shown Annie love, compassion and kindness, they were eternally grateful. They referred to Joey as a “blessing.”
Joey, for his kind act toward Annie, received a $350 check from her daughters.
But that’s not all. Joey’s place of employment also bestowed a bonus upon him for his good deed.
What a beautiful act of kindness from a man who was concerned enough about the well-being of another person to lend a helping hand.
Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”