A Wrong Phone Call Leads to an Unlikely Friendship

WPBF's Gianna Caserta speaks to a Delray Beach woman and a Rhode Island man about the beautiful friendship sparked by the dialing of a wrong number.
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[@jslack8973]

She only called the wrong number once then she called the right number repeatedly 🥰

[@nkotbsouth]

That is such an awesome way of looking at it! 🙂

[@barryellis5167]

Exactly .. 😊😊😊😊

[@sharita7270]

Beautifully put ❤

[@vanessadobbins2963]

I love that!!!

[@SacTowN2Tuskegee]

Beautiful ❤

[@salsalvio821]

I’m glad Mike was there for her. Makes me sad she lost her son

[@lkofie6670]

Yeah... it's cool that indirectly Mike did what a son would do... call her to check in from time to time and then surprised her.

[@marijayne4799]

Nothing like a handsome man with a good, kind, heart. By the way, did I say he was handsome?

[@WhatReally980]

She got another one in return

[@mrussell1968]

Her son sent Mike to take the space.❤❤❤

[@JasmineThanai]

@@WhatReally980 that is true 😊

[@Peresphone]

“Gladys kept calling and Mike kept answering”😂😂 So adorable!!🎉

[@Eyesunmoonstars]

That part! ❤

[@fromtheheavenlyrealms8613]

Katt Williams told us how kind white folks are when you dial the wrong number 😂, I knew he was telling the truth way back then because I've experienced it several times. 😂😂 God is good!!

[@muffs55mercury61]

I love this!! A co-worker dialed the wrong area code while trying to call long distance. A lady on the other end 1200 miles away picked up the phone. A brief "I apologize" moment turned into a nearly hour long talk. Long story short, more phone calls and now they've been married since 1981.

[@TracyAllenVideos]

Awwwww🥰 I love it! There really are no mistakes in this world. We only think there are but there’s always a reason for everything🥰

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@TracyAllenVideos Yes I agree with that. I reconnected with someone from long ago and we both knew it was mean to be.

[@ilikeitlikethat7305]

😮

[@5050TM]

That is truly amazing!

[@MyNewEra2012]

😱wow ❤️

[@mariposaqueen5955]

No color. When you see with your heart we are all the same, your eyes make no difference Only two hearts, one broken and one willing to listen. One beautiful friendship ❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@sueveikoso8161]

Well said!!!!

[@fratello42]

thank you for giving a little bit of faith in humanity. if only for a short while...

[@hotforkinney88]

There can be color and a beautiful friendship. Don’t be ignorant

[@ReadyorNot811]

Nothing wrong with color

[@meloo980]

Love what you put in words beautiful ❤

[@deanzapien9260]

This is the world we all wish to live in. What a beautiful woman and friendship between these two. what an example to us all.

[@josephmukuka1021]

Love is the only force that can make two strangers become friends. Remember that the greatest investment is in good and sound relationships.

[@jenniferforbes1257]

Nice

[@therealvirgoqueen6553]

AMEN 🙏

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

We need more news stories, and more angels, like this.

[@thinking102]

We do live in this exact world, but the likes of Fox News and other ugly hate news feeds instilling fear would have us all believe that there’s only fear and horrors out there and to be afraid and only politicians can save us...utter bs we the people have this under control.

[@jeffmorse645]

I'm so glad Mike kept in touch with Gladys. Older folks can get so lonely and just want someone, anyone, to talk to and care a little. What a stand up guy and a sweet lady!

[@jameskimanimuchugia2019]

hi jeff

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

I agree, no matter how I feel I make myself put on a smile and have a conversation if someone needs a chat. I’ll randomly speak to people, perfectly normal in 🇬🇧 my American ex thought it was weird 😂

[@DGP653]

Not ashamed…I cried due to the beauty of this human interaction. She’s so right…if we all just took the time to be kind. The gentleman is as close to an angel on Earth as we can have! 😊

[@reasonali]

Relax.

[@ernestinesamuel6172]

I teared up also. Such a beautiful story. ❤

[@badyellat]

Mee too😂

[@SunnyDlite84]

I know the feeling TY Mark ❣️

[@SunnyDlite84]

​@@reasonali what

[@kjam360]

This is how the world should be, kind, generous, loving and caring. Mike you're a good person. She may have lost a son, but she gained a friend for life!

[@delnitrawoods755]

Yes, she gained another son.

[@jglow8337]

Most people are good and decent

[@kristineholcroft9163]

Agree this is how the world should be

[@leelee185]

THANKYOU

[@adwowahakyere9544]

May God bless you Mike 🙏🏼

[@Mzdede670]

And how wonderful that while he was in Florida that he took the time to finally meet her ❤

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Shoot, I know people who don’t even visit family if they come into town and here’s Mike stopping to see a person that he’s never met!

[@marih3286]

Mike is a blessing to humanity. One man, making one old lady happy and bringing smiles and hope to the hearts of millions! His family should be very proud.

[@courtneypattison4269]

AMEN 🙏❤️🙌 GOD IS GREAT ALL THE TIME 🙏❤️🙌 GOD BLESS EVERYONE 🙏❤️🙌

[@cydkriletich6538]

The night my late sister had her last and final brain hemorrhage, she managed to crawl to the phone to dial her best friend. But she dialed an incorrect number. The woman she got talked to my sister and got the correct number, and had her husband call my sister’s friend on another line. The woman then prayed with my sister until the ambulance came. That was a Friday night, and my sister was taken off life support that Sunday, which was Father’s Day. We never knew who that kind and loving woman was, but this happened in 1987, and I have never forgotten the woman. She has been blessed many times over throughout the years. As an aside; my sister was just 44 years old and died from a brain arterial vascular malformation (AVM). She was also an organ donor. A week later on the local news, my parents watched a special interest story wherein they talked about a 44 year old female organ donor who died from a brain trauma where and when my sister did, and how sis’s organs were being used by other people, including her kidneys going to a 15 year old girl who had been on dialysis for a while and was nearing the end of her life. We knew it was my sister who was the donor because sis was the only brain trauma patient who died where and when she did. I have always felt so proud of my sis, who suffered 17 years before she passed. I’m sure there is a woman out there who got kidneys as a teen and blesses my sis every day, the same way I bless the woman on the phone. This story on the video made me think of the good that can come when we think we’ve made a mistake, and it is a lovely story. ❤

[@GiftFromGod4U]

The tears in her eyes....😢😢😢❤❤❤❤ Blessings to them both!

[@meloo980]

It Tuch me😢

[@valrygadsden656]

Just like my mom, lost a son but gain another. God knew what he was doing when he brought these two together.

[@mrsaveabuck5969]

I agree with you!

[@laurafedora5385]

I love stories like this! One time I called the wrong number at work and as I was apologizing to this guy and trying to hang up, the guy kind of struck up a conversation with me and asked me how my day was going. We chatted for a minute and as I was hanging up he said “hey, thanks for calling!” 😂 it was the best wrong number call I’ve ever made. ❤

[@aeptacon]

did he ask you out? 🤣🤣

[@knatural7754]

It’s nice to see people still out here that have a good spirit

[@vh7637]

Exactly 💯

[@charlottetaylor5657]

I am crying. True understanding and friendship have no color or bias . He could have reacted differently about receiving the wrong calls, but he did not. The world could use that dose of humanity.

[@fate_twenty8]

If someone kept calling me by accident, I would eventually spark a conversation with them too. But clearly God made her continuously call the right person, because God worked through him to bring healing where needed. People, just be kind, gracious, courteous, and good to everyone you come across. It is important.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Huh, most of us would probably hit the block button.

[@kimberry84]

I totally agree with you. It is so important.

[@lovingpia27]

Amen

[@margwalker6606]

Oh God.....20 years of phone friendship. God bless them both. We definitely need more Mike in this world.

[@missj5191]

This reminds me of my grandmother who would mistakenly call an office at the local hospital while she was trying to reach her friend for their early morning chats. I later met the young lady that always answered and it warmed my heart to hear her say 'I miss Miss Hattie's calls.' I thanked her because my grandmother said she was always sweet and never seemed bothered by the call, they would just chat briefly to make sure the other was ok and end with have a lovely and blessed day.

[@mjandarie]

Why am I crying 🥹🥹 I love this story. This is exactly how we should be living..loving one another!!

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

It’s a rare and good moment between two people who randomly found each other maybe why your heart is touched?

[@mjandarie]

@@sarcasticallyrearranged I mean obviously! It was more of a statement than a question!

[@tongatiger]

Because, sister, you have a sweet heart, of course!

[@raymondecho]

People say don't mistake my niceness for weakness and yet your niceness is taken as week you'll see

[@Snowstormscoming]

This lady Gladys is a gift to us all-----Blessings to Mike for being a good human being. We can all learn from this amazing story. WHERE WE TO ONE WE GO ALL

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Q Nutcase!

[@joyceibanez8207]

How many likes are we allowed to give? I'm setting here with tears running down. WOW just WOW. Made my day. God bless and keep them and their families always. Wish we could all have this kind of love for one another. 😊🤗😘

[@Sam-kw7qm]

this is so beautiful! she lost a son...and God sent her someone to be a blessing to her...not necessarily a replacement, but one who could be kind to her as a son might be.

[@braveman1641]

She is so Southern. Lovely story

[@kristineholcroft9163]

The world needs more people like this such a sweet story happy for both of them

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

More news stories, and more angels, like this.

[@kristineholcroft9163]

@@FLQueerLiberal1982 definitely

[@madelinedelvalle3666]

She is right, more ppl should be like him.

[@tullochmacdonald4245]

My friend's parents met due to a wrong number. I don't remember the whole story, it's been 30 years since I heard it, but they got to know each other and got married. They were married for many years until her father passed away. They were wonderful people.

[@asrattadesse9909]

So beautiful! It just reminds us to be like Mike because you just never know what people are going through ! God bless you Mike!

[@janicesanders9981]

This is such a beautiful story. I'm so glad he had much patience with her and established a beautiful friendship and sustained it for many years...

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

We really need more stories - and people - like this.

[@c.jillallen-hood4685]

Considering my current circumstances (which I won't mention), this story of a wrong phone number connecting and becoming friends over 20 years, shows that love knows no boundaries!

[@fletcher373]

I hope things are better/ getting better for you.

[@andypandy247]

Oh my goodness I loooove this story This is what will make America great More stories like this please

[@gracemunich1476]

yes, a way to make the world a better more loving compassionate planet 🌍

[@beccac6451]

she is so right in her words. So wonderful to finally hear a good story with a happy ending.

[@robokat36]

my sweet mother did that, but the man that answered only got angry and demanded she quit calling. She had dementia at 89 so she wasnt aware of her mistake But she knew someone was mad! I appreciate this mans kindness.

[@katieoutler]

She is absolutely adorable. And this man is a blessing. Thank god for them finding the friendship they did

[@vulcan2882]

That's what happened with my uncle ( not uncle by birth or marriage really just my fathers best friend ) he always called his girlfriend but dialed the wrong number. A girl answered all the time and she sounded like his girlfriend, they ended up talking for months before meeting. My uncle and his girlfriend broke up so he kept on talking with the other girl who he didn't know in person yet. When they finely met face to face they said it was love at first sight. They've been married for 36 years this coming July. I like when I hear stories like these.

[@hippysplace]

We really need to listen to this incredibly smart woman! What a beautiful story! Thank you🙏

[@dolly2106]

Oh what a lovely story. Pity it's not happening more 💕💕💕💕

[@radiantrobin2178]

She's so adorable! I love the friendship! What an awesome bonding!

[@michellescott7516]

I love this story! With all of the negativity in the world, this was uplifting showing what humanity should really be like. So sweet!

[@TheYamayah]

It doesn't cost anything to be kind and compassionate. ❤❤

[@johnilo2689]

It’s not an accident

[@lasonjiablount9915]

Thank You Gladys and Mike for making my day.This is a beautiful story❤❤

[@wisdomseeker3362]

She's a precious lady . Mike is a good hearted man . I'm so glad they became friends.❤

[@hemeraldhappy7166]

THIS WORLD NEED MORE HUMANS LIKE HIM, I LIVE IN A BIG CITY FOR 47 YEARS AND I HAVE NO ONE FRIEND, AND SOME TIMES I THINK, I WOULD LIKE TO CALL SOMEONE AND SAID, TODAY WAS NOT A VERY GOOD DAY, BUT UNFORTUNATLY I HAVE NO ONE. JUST THE FACT TO SAID HELLO TO SOMEONE IS A BIG FORTUNE. BLESSINGS 🌷🍀

[@1111KO]

❤ Bless you hun. Keep your head up. Your comment touched me.

[@hemeraldhappy7166]

@@1111KO Thank you

[@1111KO]

@@hemeraldhappy7166 ❤️❤️‍🩹

[@margounderly1379]

I am SO SORRY for you!! 47 yrs!!! Not one friend???

[@1111KO]

@@hemeraldhappy7166 In this life , I have had many friends. Many who have betrayed me and disappointed me time and time again. I have learned to go "within" and discover the benefits of one-ness that learning yourself and your creator will give.... A feeling of peace within, by yourself. The number of friends one has does not define you. What defines you is the love you have for yourself, your creator & others. The vision you have for your life and the peace you have within and how that is reflected in the world outside of you is what matters. Do not feel bad. All is well and is functioning as it was meant, and it's meant to be in your current incarnation in life path

[@MELINDATRUSLOVE]

What a beautiful story ❤️

[@patriciahall4273]

What a great example of how something small can turn out to be meaningful. Beautiful !

[@linedanzer4302]

Such a beautiful story. The world would definitely be a better place with more people like these two.

[@opinionlangok8190]

Aw Mike, you are a #godsend to Ms. Gladys. May God bless you and Ms. Gladys more 🙏❤️

[@TheRealSovereignCitizens]

Every time I've seen this. It reminds me of the Thanksgiving invitation in Arizona and the wrong number about a baby birth and the 2 guys show up and bring presents to a Stranger.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

I thought you were talking about the young man who spends every Thanksgiving with the older lady after she called the wrong number.

[@strnglhld]

@@sarcasticallyrearranged They live here, sadly the lady’s husband passed from COVID but last I heard they still spend every Thanksgiving together

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

@@strnglhld I knew that her husband had died,but I was glad that he's still there for her.

[@suezqblackhouse802]

Brought tears to my eyes she seems lonely after her so passed but Mike was there awww thanks Mike 😊

[@vh7637]

This is the way we should all treat each other. Much love to both of them ❤️

[@sunshinechica6626]

I love hearing good stories. This was beautiful. Bless both of them and their families.

[@ldsdmariya]

What a Beautiful Story!!! Mike is 1 of a kind, "Limited Edition!"😊❤

[@SunnyDlite84]

This happened to me. My friend Mark in Washington, he's been my best friend these last several months, all started when I kept calling and texting him trying to get ahold of a dear friend of mine. He has since become my unexpected dear friend. Kinder and more sympathetic than anyone I know. Always lifts my spirits and has blessed me so much. Yes,like a family member. Hopefully someday we can meet face to face like Mike and Gladys. God bless you both!❤

[@JungleKittie5280]

It's her Son's way of saying "I'm Still Here"💜💜

[@ladyal9565]

Pure love and kindness, these two Are the example of what all humans should strive to be ❤❤❤

[@darlenepedersen4145]

See, the heart unites all who are peaceful in love of other's, has nothing to do with anything but people including people. Beautiful ❤️

[@maceyl5851]

Such a beautiful story and shes right if more people were nice like this the world would be a better place.

[@dreajam870]

Fill the world with people like Mike👏🏾🥰

[@ushasapariya1594]

What a beautiful story❤ two pure souls

[@Girlshushyourmouthtv]

I guess I’ll do better on answering my phone🙄🤣🤣I don’t answer numbers I know but This just made me so mushy inside. Just made her have a little joy back something we all could use in our lives..❤

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

I block any number I don’t recognize after the first time. I doubt that I missed anything similar!

[@Girlshushyourmouthtv]

@@sarcasticallyrearranged Looks like you have to do better too!!👀👀👀🤣🤣🤣

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

@@Girlshushyourmouthtv well, at least they can leave a voice mail and I'll even listen to it before I decide if I block. Better? 😉

[@plantmaster3339]

What a beautiful relationship. No matter the color we are all the same. For those that have hatred in their heart for others would have a better life if they looked beyond. Blessing to both families ❤️

[@gloriaculberson3568]

The story is heartwarming, makes you still believe in humanity, considering the issues within our country.

[@michellee7186]

I love this story! So sweet!

[@WealthisoftheMind]

Everything happens for a reason! 🥰

[@Groovylu3]

What a sweet heart and soul that man has. I’m crying 😢 in a good way.

[@Saidwhatisaid007]

Bless you Mike! Praying both Mike and Gladys as well as their loved ones are well and healthy.

[@peggy0400]

Such humanity! Mike is awesome there are not very many people like him left in this world God bless him and his family

[@rogeliotrevino470]

This is the kind of news I like to see. Most of the days the TV is full with bad and sad news. That call was the right call to start a beautiful friendship.

[@yulandak4751]

That's right Momma! So blessed to have this story shared.

[@9sept10oct1jan]

Amen, Mother what a touching story. Basically like she said this world would be a much better place if everyone was like this young man. God bless this friendship. Proverbs 17:17 and Proverbs 18:24

[@brih4644]

Such a sweet lady!

[@FVWhimsy2010]

She's 100% correct - they are proof that people CAN be better and better the world.

[@cindycollier456]

Happy tears! She is so right in what she says at the end! Love watching both of these people with precious spirits from God.

[@brendaepps6733]

Both of you are BLESSED!!!

[@maureenmazurczyk9327]

It is a wonderful friendship.

[@Humble_and_Sweet]

There aren't enough good people in the world like this. If a wrong number is dialed, people seem to be annoyed, even if it happens only once. Good message to spread, be nice because you don't know what that person calling is going through. This man has a wonderful heart

[@havad3938]

Kudos to this station for reporting, promoting brotherhood....2 lovely people...This IS what true love is.

[@stephaniecannon410]

Aww I Love it, Such a Beautiful unlikely friendship. ❤️ ❤️ Friends for Life. 🌹

[@mrsaveabuck5969]

What a beautiful ,a very uplifting & Inspiring story! Gladys was meant to call Mike,and Mike thank you for being such a kind an amazing person!Gladys, thank you for being such wonderful person! I am glad that you two finally met and kept in touch. Gladys i agree with you the world needs to be more like this. We all need each other! Thank you for sharing this wonderful story!

[@PipoCollins]

A heart is a heart and a soul is a soul and if you have a mind set liked this you will win everything.

[@NH-tb2sm]

This is my America!

[@pamhollett6382]

I love good news like this. We need more good news stories!

[@adrianfirth5752]

Oh my gosh! This lovely man demonstrates the kindness all of us could be❤️

[@ravensgyrl]

Ahhh this made my soul feel so good!❤ I wish we had a world full of Mikes and sweet Ms Gladys!

[@Trycar2]

BEAUTIFUL....just taking a moment and giving little time and genuine attention can mean the WORLD to someone!!!

[@andrewmorales8985]

Now these are the stories (video's) that I really enjoy watching...Mike we need more people like you in our world, looks like to me that your parents raised you right, to love and respect your elders, no matter what race or background that people come from...God Bless the both of you

[@gorickrealty]

Awww...this warms my heart. Gladys is right, the world will be a much better place when more people start to extend kindness and a sense of genuine humanity to others. God bless this young man ❤❤❤

[@cherylharewood6125]

Beautiful mistakes makes a new friendship. This is priceless LOVE, LOVE, LOVE FOREVER MORE.

[@tab5470]

Simply beautiful and heart warming ♥

[@lisafehlman221]

I love this story! Thank you Mike.😊

[@tracihead1735]

Oh my how awesome of Mike to be willing to be someone else’s joy and happiness ❤❤❤

[@marylee4553]

We do need more Mike's in this messed up world that we live in to put smiles in peoples hearts Loved it

[@snteag]

So touching

[@mareygills3023]

I Wish WE ALL WERE LIKE THEM!! NO COLOR JUST FRIENDS ❤

[@vanessadobbins2963]

Thank you Mike for being so kind and thoughtful to a stranger from 20 years ago who became like family. God bless you sir and your family!!!!!!!!

[@schiroccascribner4885]

He's a sweetheart I'm happy he allowed her to talk

[@yolandalcheek462]

This is so sweet ❤

[@AB-cj4uz]

The moral of this story for me is: See and embrace each person as/for who she/he is (including race, age, gender .....). God bless you Mike and Ms. Gladys.