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Remember The Grandma Who Accidentally Texted A Teen Inviting Him To Thanksgiving? They Reunite For The 5th Time, This Year Honoring Her Late Husband
Remember that guy who, back in 2016, received a random message from a random woman, claiming to be his grandma, inviting him for Thanksgiving dinner? Their story had some ups and, unfortunately, some downs too, but it’s still continuing.
Recently, the grandma and the “complete stranger” reunited for the fifth time and celebrated the upcoming Thanksgiving. Sadly, it was their first celebration without the mother’s husband around—if you recall, seven months ago, he passed away from COVID-19.
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It all started back in 2016, when Wanda accidentally invited Jamal to her Thanksgiving dinner
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This story started back in 2016, when Wanda accidentally invited Jamal to her Thanksgiving dinner via text. After the woman figured out that this kid she was texting wasn’t her grandson, she still didn’t shy away from inviting him to join the celebration.
After realizing that she wasn’t talking to her grandson, she invited him to join the celebration anyway
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And that’s how Jamal became a regular guest at Wanda’s family’s Thanksgiving dinner. Every year, they would reunite and share some of the happy moments on their social media accounts.
After that, Jamal became a regular guest at Wanda’s family’s Thanksgiving dinner
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Unfortunately, at the beginning of the pandemic, Wanda and her husband Lonnie were diagnosed with COVID
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After a week, Jamal shared the sad news that Lonnie had passed away
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This year’s Thanksgiving celebration is the first one without Wanda’s husband around. Recently, Jamal and Wanda reunited for the fifth time, and they even placed a picture of Lonnie on the dinner table.
A few days ago, Jamal and Wanda had their first Thanksgiving without Wanda’s husband
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Here’s how people reacted
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Raine Soo 4 years ago
Rest in peace, Lonnie. I guess Heaven needed another angel. Much hope and strength to Wanda, Jamal, family, and friends.
Genevieve 2 years ago
i’ve never thought about it that way, the angel thing. thank you for helping me when a loved one passes!
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CD Mills 4 years ago
I kind of fell in love with the whole bunch of them after first seeing this story. I know I wasn't the only one to feel this way. I've loved the yearly updates and was so sad to hear about Lonnie passing away but I'm glad Wanda and Jamal were able to still come together as the extended family they have become. We need more good, open hearted people embracing love like this!
Full of Giggles 4 years ago
Their story has become a Thanksgiving tradition. People all over the world look forward to seeing new pictures and interviews from the family.
Load More Replies... Raine Soo 4 years ago
Rest in peace, Lonnie. I guess Heaven needed another angel. Much hope and strength to Wanda, Jamal, family, and friends.
Genevieve 2 years ago
i’ve never thought about it that way, the angel thing. thank you for helping me when a loved one passes!
Load More Replies... CD Mills 4 years ago
I kind of fell in love with the whole bunch of them after first seeing this story. I know I wasn't the only one to feel this way. I've loved the yearly updates and was so sad to hear about Lonnie passing away but I'm glad Wanda and Jamal were able to still come together as the extended family they have become. We need more good, open hearted people embracing love like this!
Full of Giggles 4 years ago
Their story has become a Thanksgiving tradition. People all over the world look forward to seeing new pictures and interviews from the family.
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