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A Southwest Florida food server has been struggling financially, as many have during the pandemic. But, what he thought was just a five-dollar tip turned out to be so much more.<\/p>\n
Joey Abramo is happy at work. We are (here) to serve the people the way we serve the Lord. Ive got that written on my heart, he said.<\/p>\n
Abramo describes himself as a people person but, others dont always appreciate that.<\/p>\n
It breaks our hearts toserve and do the best we can and we feel unappreciated, he said.<\/p>\n
Abramo thought that might be the case when he messed up an order on Sunday. It was the grouper nuggets.<\/p>\n
I made a mistake, I apologize I will get it out as soon as possible, he said.<\/p>\n
Abramo tried to be kind, and so was the party he was serving. Then, the party of 11 left and he grabbed the check.<\/p>\n
It said $709 total on the bottom and it said thanks Joey, God Bless,' Abramo said.<\/p>\n
The God Bless is important to Abramo, who is a man of faith. Giving and loving and I think it just becomes contagious, he said.<\/p>\n
Abramo and his wife, who is a bartender at Pinchers on Marco Island, never stopped their belief in giving and loving. Even when they both lost their jobs.<\/p>\n
Back in March, we were all laid off. We had to stay home for a month, Abramo said. We dont make much, but were thankful for what we have.<\/p>\n
And now, thanks to a few kind strangers, they have a little more, $500 more to be exact. We were able to catch up on bills, said Abramo.<\/p>\n
The money did more than just help them pay their bills. It also gave them more faith, more hope, and more love.<\/p>\n
For me, Im rich, Im more than rich, just to be able to have a job, earn a living and to live in such a great community, he said.<\/p>\n
Abramo said that his good fortune inspires him to keep giving and hope this story inspires you to do the same.<\/p>\n
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