Grandma And Stranger She Texted Celebrate Their 7th Thanksgiving

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Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton were brought together for Thanksgiving in 2016 by a mistaken text that went viral. The pair, who have since continued celebrating the holiday together, open up about how their friendship has grown over the past seven years.
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@sticklerforchange Год назад

I love this story every year.

@TryMyMartini Год назад

Looking them up is one of the first things I do every Thanksgiving!!

@thebootielover Год назад

Not a sweat potato pie in the house. Black folks eat sweat potato pies. Well dayum

@TryMyMartini Год назад

@@thebootielover I took a screenshot of your comment just in case you ever realize the difference between the word "sweet" and the word "sweat" and delete this.

@TryMyMartini Год назад

@@thebootielover If you spelled it like that one time, I'd let it slide, but two times in one comment???

@queent3343 Год назад

We should be living this, not just watching it.

@donnagriffirh2769 Год назад

I've been hearing about the story for 7 years and every time it puts a smile on my face such a nice friendship such a nice story

@SweetColo Год назад

Me too! I also look forward to these updates. ❤❤❤❤

@allanmarwood5887 11 месяцев назад

It brings a tear to my eyes every time

@rageofraj Год назад

This is a friendship that extends beyond a country's borders. This friendship is an international standard. A huge appreciation from India 🇮🇳

@noooname2568 Год назад

I love your name

@thebootielover Год назад

Not a sweat potato pie in the house. Black folks eat sweat potato pies. Well dayum

@lettiegrant9447 Год назад

Black people eat more than sweet potato pie.

@loreleidalynurse6541 Год назад

✝️🙏🏼😇

@janettamcgee8124 Год назад

@@thebootielover Us white folks eat sweet potato pies, too. There are friendly debates as to which pie is best. Dang, now I'm hungry.

@consciousanfesiashapsnikof8688 Год назад

Wanda and Jamal's face and eyes light up when they talk about the other. This relationship is special and movie worthy.

@johntheclyde2816 Год назад

What a heartwarming story! This is what Thanksgiving should be!

@tiwannamincey Год назад

This should be daily. May the Most High God bring people that them together daily with good intentions.

@lamarjohnson4023 Год назад

I'm without any Thanksgiving great meals,I'm afraid.I would like something to eat.It's not about me in my heart.

@nekomasteryoutube3232 Год назад

Its aloways heart warming when a fk up end up in a friend ship. I really geel bad for ladys husband but stuff happens. I swish I could be there to mak my fav desert (cherry cheese cake) or grill up some burgers (it was only 3c today, so no that cold)

@thebootielover Год назад

Not a sweat potato pie in the house. Black folks eat sweat potato pies. Well dayum

@loreleidalynurse6541 Год назад

Thanksgiving should B Ev day!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼✝️✝️✝️✝️

@CadaverQT Год назад

I like seeing this story every year. It's tradition at this point lol

@lettiegrant9447 Год назад

👍😊

@LindaC616 Год назад

Jamal....she's alone now. Instead of expecting her to text more, remember that sometimes people need to hear a friendly voice 🙂 Stay blessed.

@melissawilliams6324 Год назад

They constantly stay in contact he and his girlfriend comes to her house for dinners so he is doing more than texting her he is being there for her.

@borisdamole Год назад

Shout out to all the adoptive grandparents out there. We appreciate you!

@BerdoRules Год назад

I never get tired of this story

@lettiegrant9447 Год назад

👍👍

@Joohee4 Год назад

This is heart-warming. I give him credit for having the courage to follow-up on her text and open the door to a connection that wasn't obvious.

@chrislynch8914 4 месяца назад

Free food and some good loving after a nice meal!

@faithhopelove9176 Год назад

"Can I still get a plate tho?" ☺️Beautiful story.

@geisalagordon9966 Год назад

I remember this story when it first showed up. I love how they became like family. Sad to hear her husband had passed though.

@chrislynch8914 4 месяца назад

He's been replaced. All is good.

@NaticzkaKaminskaHenryDolphin Год назад

This is so great! This is what humanity should be all about: tolerance, love, and connecting different generations and cultures. Beautiful story, we need more of these kinds of stories in the media and not violence and depressing news 24/7. Best wishes to everyone and hugs from Poland!

@Shadow-nlr Год назад

I love it! They give me hope!

@andreajefferson259 Год назад

Sure does

@elizabethschreffler9182 Год назад

I remember hearing about this texting mishap. It certainly isn't a mistake. Everything happens for a reason. This made me cry the first time I heard it and it made me cry this time. God bless them and their friendship. I would love to hear future updates about them and their friendship. I pray they start a RU-vid channel.

@lindaouellette6656 Год назад

How adorable…side note, the person she originally tried to send the text to hasn’t been to thanksgiving in seven years😂😂

@LindaC616 Год назад

Hahaha

@Drummer_Jeff83 Год назад

😂😂😂 I went from tearing up to cracking up immediately as soon as I read your comment. Lol well done

@jessicafoster1454 Год назад

This brings tears to my eyes! What an amazing, joyous story! I just love everything about them! Continued blessings!

@jameswilliams3t Год назад

Hello 🤗

@KvngKaiDaDxmonMMII 4 месяца назад

It destroys me knowing her husband died 😔

@samalama9692 Год назад

Wow, celebrating their 7th Thanksgiving that's so special they have a friendship and bond that grew throughput the years. Sometimes you don't have to share a bloodline to be family , this is wonderful to hear and see, many more blessings to them and many more Thanksgiving celebrations together. 📱🦃🦃🍞🍗🍽☕💕

@melindaunknown6411 Год назад

Family doesn’t have to be blood related. Family are the people you love, adore, and support thru the good times and the bad times.

@1224dlc Год назад

Oh my goodness! I’m so glad they still keep getting together! Also, I’m glad they have a genuine friendship together! What a great “texting accident”!

@AkRenee Год назад

I remember this story 7 years ago. How fantastic that it would blossom into a true lifelong friendship. I can't wait to watch the movie!🍿

@Alexandra-rd6sx Год назад

This makes me want to cry. It's so beautiful to see individuals come together.

@michellerobin5461 Год назад

My favourite story ever! What beautiful people, and a beautiful friendship!! ❤️❤️❤️

@4daluvofnikki Год назад

What I love most about this story. Is that she invited a stranger to her home and he showed up. Neither I assume knowing what the other looked like unless their shared photos beforehand.

@jakeneal1689 10 месяцев назад

They did actually share photos before hand 😂 but it’s super sweet either way! When she texted him. he asked who she was & she said “your grandma” & he said to send a pic & she did & he sent one back & said “you’re not my grandma. Can I still get a plate tho?” 😂 she said “of course you can, that’s what grandmas do… feed everyone” I love it 🥰

@loreleidalynurse6541 Год назад

U can feel good vibes from these guys. Beautiful

@loreleidalynurse6541 Год назад

WhattA Great Show 11/29!! ✝️🙏🏼

@lydiadoumon6781 Год назад

What a story 👌🏿 This is my America we hope for 🤗🤗🤗 Love always ❤❤❤

@dmax64 Год назад

How awesome is this. We need more heartwarming stories like this.

@mamalives6938 Год назад

"If The World Had a Front Porch" by Tracy Lawrence came to heart and mind while watching this 🥰

@MsMadam-zo5wz Год назад

What a sweet & wonderful friendship. God Bless Them Both! She Gained A Son. He gained A Mom. ❤

@terrikennedy5038 Год назад

I've always loved this story and I'm so happy they're still keeping the tradition!

@hudsonanika6834 Год назад

Absolutely heart warming and genuine affection, that’s what life was meant to be !! Great lesson for us all

@emilywolf7720 Год назад

this is beyond precious and priceless.

@Missditabomb Год назад

Wow, nice!! Good people right there!! Blessings everyone!!

@BostonMarcus Год назад

Great way to start my Thanksgiving Day. This story never gets old. Can't wait for the movie!

@shanellowe7352 Год назад

Genuine Love like Mother Son❤❤❤❤❤

@dianalayne4803 Год назад

I'm so happy that they're still together ,happy thanksgiving to all ..this is real friendship a family borne out of a wrong text ..

@postivevibes3030 Год назад

They went from being strangers to family❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@peppermint.patti808 Год назад

I remember when their story 1st came out! I loved it then & I love it even more now hearing how close they are!! 🥰🥰🥰

@JadaCol Год назад

Why everytime i watch this story i cry, we need more things like this, unity and putting aside race,🙏🏾🙏🏾

@loreleidalynurse6541 Год назад

Beautiful story. World needs more positive stories like this!!!! God brought these2 gether i believe. Awesome 👏 😊

@d.g.1594 Год назад

This is such a heartwarming story.

@patricialavallee8286 Год назад

FINALLY good news! We need more of this in our world! Together not divided!

@mzsonsie Год назад

So cool. 🥰 All Human beings are made to be friends with eachother. Seeing this makes my heart sooo happy.

@ZenRenLife_ 4 месяца назад

It really could be that simple.

@SunUp-l3h Год назад

I’ve been watching this since the beginning and I’m so grateful I have 🙏🏼Much love to all of you ❤️❤️❤️God be with you 🙏🏼💖

@cpj0303 Год назад

This warms my heart every time I read anything about their friendship. God bless them both.

@poweredbypies Год назад

It's when he said glad to have her as a friend and family.

@the-876er Год назад

My gosh, this is a beautiful story. Peace, love, kindness, friendship, empathy, forgiveness. This is what the world needs

@dawnturner7055 Год назад

This is the sweetest story ever.

@jpeech7374 Год назад

Rest in peace to her husband. 🙏

@gisellerivera2952 Год назад

Beautiful just because!!!

@dsaint372 Год назад

We are all born with a beautiful spirit.

@yadiavitia-ambriz Год назад

The Lord works in mysterious ways, he had a plan for them to be part of each other's life! Blessings

@jem550 Год назад

Finally news that is not crappy. I have loved this story from the start.

@BellaBright-u2g 11 месяцев назад

This story is so inspiring.❤ I think it was just meant to be. We all are blessed because of it. Truly!

@greggreg2263 Год назад

This is a great heartwarming story. Absolutely love it.💯❤️👻🙏🙌✅

@KPD017 Год назад

Every year I don’t get tired of this story. ❤❤❤❤

@Shakkarz Год назад

This is a heartfelt story wow.

@ItsMeHello555 Год назад

I love this. Pure.

@katbrunelle2290 Год назад

That's a beautiful thing. Lovely story.

@GorgieClarissa Год назад

come on this is just the most heartwarming thing America needs.

@melliemel32 2 месяца назад

Been following this since I heard about it a few yrs ago. Someone raised him right that he knew to bring food and gifts when her dear hubby passed. Just a thoughtful young man. The LORD Jesus is GOOD!

@KA20236 Год назад

Aww 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 This is absolutely beautiful and so touching 🥹🥹🥹🥹

@antreaserobinson7995 Год назад

This has the Lord written all over it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️ praise him !!

@Kat-nh7un Год назад

This story gets me every year. You both are so so great. & teach us ALL a lesson about loving one another. Much love to you both, please keep bringing us (& yourselves of course) these smiles!!! ♥️

@sonianoemivargasfigueroa506 Год назад

Beautiful,,,,a Loyal friendship

@oyindaclark4015 Год назад

What a wonderful blessing for 2 people

@mrgonzalez4583 10 месяцев назад

Look forward to this story every year 😊

@michaelhughes3523 Год назад

Hearing this story brings such a joy to my heart. I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of the husband. I’m glad Jamal and his wife were there to help pick up the pieces❤❤

@melissafuller7753 Год назад

I love the story and when I’m feeling down and I really need to pick up the story always pops up to make my day

@jayneestrycker8691 Год назад

Such a joyous story💖 It certainly made me smile😊

@bryndahiller9981 Год назад

This is what it's c all about: giving THANKS for those we love. Regardless of who they are.

@Goldie789 11 месяцев назад

It's one of the sweetest stories ever!! I wish I had heard of this sooner! I hope that there is a movie about this soon. ❤

@maysonstorm4956 Год назад

Just goes to show you that the world is just a little bit better than the media would have you believe.

@aleqrobinson2876 Год назад

Now THIS is how America should be. I hope we can ALL learn from this friendship

@RaycC303 9 месяцев назад

This is one of my favorite most beautiful stories.

@Angel-vi8tv Год назад

I love this and look forward to this story every year

@michaelccopelandsr7120 Год назад

As it should be! Thank you for proving we are all family!

@lamarjohnson4023 Год назад

Happy Thanksgiving,Wanda and Jamal.I hope that both of you enjoyed this years Thanksgiving.

@biglatto_riah6722 Год назад

This makes me cry every year 🥹🤎

@RLS1 Год назад

I am so happy that these people continue to be in each other's lives. Family is what you make it! So sweet!!

@hannahhester8376 Год назад

I cannot wait for the Netflix movie about them! I adore this story

@Xenc5 Год назад

This is beautiful! 💜

@bethwratten6375 Год назад

I remember when this first happened I love this story every year

@marrymcnamara8709 Год назад

Beautiful. So happy for them

@Paul180 Год назад

This is beyond wholesome, I wonder what the film is gonna be named!

@cocoa_pacific Год назад

I look forward to hearing their updates every Thanksgiving 😊

@ameliax8508 Год назад

This is my FAVORITE Thanksgiving story🖤🖤🖤🙏🏼🙏🏼💙💙💙 & A story on Netflix about them would definitely make me subscribe..

@lionking0110 Год назад

I love this soo much. I look forward to hear from them every year :)

@jenmarks6594 Год назад

I love this story, it never gets old.

@Austinpuppet Год назад

She invited the right person to Thanksgiving

@KeraBeeJournal Год назад

Love this story. A thanksgiving tradition and beautiful memory

@scarecrowjuniper9054 11 месяцев назад

This is so dang cute, for anyone curious, they still meet for thanksgiving and talk regularly, got matching tattoos, and are absolutely wholesome 😭😭😭

@lillbrittz Год назад

This warms my heart so much.

@queentinadoire6931 Год назад

This story is so sweet. ♥️

@marianaagudelo8688 Год назад

Exactly what my heart needed this morning. Thank you 🥰

@cassandrajackson8560 Год назад

What a beautiful friendship! ❤

@moniquewrites9046 Год назад

Excellent. He is becoming a great young man.

@Weebs82589 Год назад

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽🍁 2022! I wish Grandma Wanda would text me for Thanksgiving!

@mackenzie98 Год назад

Love hearing from them every year. This story and this friendship just makes you feel better about humanity! ❤️

@HuffrsZoe Год назад

Complete awesomeness!!! What a blessing! 🥰

@Izsa20 Год назад

I just love them ❤️😊