Grandma who accidentally invited teen to Thanksgiving celebrates 8th year of friendship
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton met after an accidental text message. An unlikely friendship between the two has blossomed with Hinton supporting Dench throughout her breast cancer diagnosis. The two shared how grateful they are to have one another in their lives.
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#thanksgiving #friendship #thankful
The story about these two each year is my favorite story of the year
Same
RIGHT! I LOOK FORWARD TO IT ALWAYS!!
Mine to
The Santa Claus story is more believable. Americans are the most gullible people on earth. LOL
Me too❤❤❤❤😊
2:50 “if I never met her, I’d have a piece of me missing . . . “ What a beautiful friendship!
This made me cry. This is the world I want to be a part of.
Same
Me too 😢
Same
Same ❤
Same here!
Friendship? No, they're family
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LOL Yes, "family" In the same way the models and mannequins arranged in "family like" settings in the Walmart advertisments are "family". LOL
Facts ❤
YES!!!🙏
Both.
“Hanai ohana” - family that’s not related by blood, but still family. Their story has brought joy to my life.
That text wasn't an accident, God sent her a new friend.
God sent both of them a new friend.
Thats why I don't let god use my phone
Absolutely not.
It sounds like a fun story but it was really by accident
@@porkchopps😂
I absolutely love how they have remained friends over all these years ❤
Praying for Wanda's health to be fully restored so she can continue making wonderful memories with her loved ones 🙏
I absolutely love how Americans will swallow any fake news that is put before them without even chewing it 100 times before swallowing. 🍔🤡
Praying that the lies of Obamanation are exposed. Funny how this "miracle" "just happened" to occur on the eve of Donald Trump's first ascension to the WH. It's all part of the fake narrative promulgated by the 1%.
yes 😊❤❤
Amen❤
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This is what America should represent.
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Yesssssss 🙌
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Actually hhis is closer to reality as the hyperbolic news and politics on either side did to the nation. Especially the self-proclaimed pro free speech likes of X and FB are not a real place, always remember folks ✌🏾
It should, but in reality it doesn't.😢
The masses of our Country picked Trump for President. That says everything.
Is it weird that I look forward to seeing this update for these two people every year on Thanksgiving? 😊
No. I look forward to this story every year.
No! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ so heartwarming
Not at all! I actually enjoy these yearly updates - and I’m from The Netherlands, where Thanksgiving isn’t even a thing 😅
Me too
We all do!🙏🏾❤️🦃
I love hearing this story update every year. Truly a heartwarming story
Me too. I look forward to them every year. I hope they have lots of loving years ahead of them.
Yes I look forward every year.
The Santa Claus "story" is more credible. You will never convince me that Americans, who literally walk over the corpses of their homeless compatriots on their way to "black friday sales'" are going to invite some stranger to dinner.
But enjoy your fake news.
Absolutely yes 🥰
I look for an update on this story every year. So happy they're still doing this.
Yeah I've heard of the story but this is their eighth year and we're in 2024 everybody got twisted nowadays except this now why can I have a Thanksgiving like that
literally, it's so sweet
Last year was the first time I didn’t see any media coverage of their tradition since it began and I wondered if perhaps they’d grown apart. I’m glad their friendship has remained strong. May that strength give her what she needs to battle the cancer!
there was coverage though..
@@kidrobot.no there wasn’t
There was coverage, and it was hosted by airbnb to actually have thanksgiving with both of them.
@@anonymoushuman8443 loll
@@anonymoushuman8443you’re jealous we get it😂😂😂😂
This story makes me cry every year
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I love this, she took care of him when he needed some support and guidance and then when she lost her husband and got cancer he stepped up to be there for her. And she absolutely deserves it, what a beautiful story.
Still 8 years later, it's still a beautiful story! Praying for healing and speedy recovery for Wanda! ❤
Amen!
This is one of the great stories of our time. I love hearing it year after year.
It absolutely is. It’s beautiful and uplifting. I hope Wanda gets better and better.
Same! ❤
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See what can happen when you keep an open mind and are willing to accept people for who they are.
Grandma Wanda we love you and we send you healing thoughts and prayers
Amen
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“Can I still get a plate tho?” Beautiful words and encouragement ❤
I wish I had a friend like her after all. Stay bless!
They found a lasting friendship over a text message. ❤
Have always loved this story. Cant believe it’s been 8 years.
Isn't this the America everyone wants?
You only get there with open hearts, kinds, understanding, and acceptance.
Left me in tears the first time I saw them years ago. I can't even hold enough tissues this time.
I'm praying for progress in Grandma's healing and that God will continue to protect and bless you all going forward
Need a lady like her in my life. Never had a mom figure.
@ thank you 🖤
Wanda sent the text on accident, Jamal though turned that into an opportunity by asking to come to dinner anyway and actually showing up. So many times, we miss an opportunity so keep your eyes open. There could be your own "Wanda" in your neighborhood.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm sorry 😞
@@mommynab❤❤
Mine also passed away last year at just 44 😢
I truly appreciate this reminder. Thank you, Jamal and Wanda!
I love them both.
Yes I love watching updates on them
LOL It's fake. they're actors.
Wishing you and your family a delightful holiday together!
Prove it@@Polit_Burro
Prayers for her in her fight 🩷 what a beautiful friendship.
Beautiful! Imagine what the world could be like if we all were like this.😢😢😢
Jehovah's Witnesses are truly that way.Happy and loving towards everybody. Open your door the next time they knock on your door and get to know people who really care about people.😊
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Good people attract good people
I absolutely LOVE this story. I wish Wanda a full recovery!
Amen
This is seriously one of my favorite stories EVER!!! So serendipitous!
We look forward to this story every thanksgiving. Get well soon Wanda.
Every year I wait for their story to pop back up. ❤
It's stories like this that makes life worth living!
Can’t believe it’s been 8 years since then! How lovely their friendship keeps growing! ❤
my heart cant take this !!! This is sooooooo wonderful 😢 my goodness. Prayers to both of them
Their story remains my favorite Thanksgiving story. There is a whole lotta love being served at that table.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone 😊
I’m invested in this beautiful connection.
I really love these two.
Same❤
@@MsDee409😊❤
I absolutely love their story, been watching since 2017. Get well Wanda and god bless you both, the world is a much better place with you two in it!😊💯
Amen
What the world needs now and what America craves are more stories of the very best of us. God bless this friendship.
Amen
I love getting yearly updates on these two. Beautiful
I absolutely love love their relationship you are a beautiful woman Wanda 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💕🌹💞💞💞 I'm a stage 2 cancer survivor I'm praying for you Grandma Wanda 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌷🌷🌷
Amen🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Gods hands are all over this friendship 🙏✝️🕊️
Yes!
Amen! 🙏
God is a pigment of your imagination.
Tools believing in "god," and spreading that nonsensical propaganda are pathetic.
Every year these two get me teary eyed. 💪 For Wanda
Wanda beautiful inside and out
Seeing things like this gives me hope that there’s still good left in this world
This is one of the best stories I have ever heard and it’s eight years and running! Thank you, thank you thank you.
We need this loving story in our lives right now. Thank you for uplifting us with happy tears and for sharing it.
That's wonderful of them to have an 8 year friendship!!
FINALLY, something wholesome in my algorithm!
When someone asks what they can do for you, wow, that's rare.
I’m sitting here this morning , Tsing a break from my meal prepping and listening to this . I remember this story and it is my favorite Thanksgiving viral story 🥹. I pray for her healing and so glad an accidental text brought them together .
Wish I could accidentally text you
Stay strong Wanda and know you are being prayed for by so many🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏Jamal your an upstanding gentleman and God bless you as well 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Now these are beautiful stories. . God Bless them both! Lord heal Wanda’s cancer
Amen and Amen! In Jesus’ name
Hang in there, Miss Wanda! Y’all have a good day together. 🥹
Thank you Jamal and Wanda for such sharing such a wonderful relationship !! ❤❤ you are both lucky to have crossed paths with open hearts !
stories like this just warm my heart. maybe humanity isn’t all that bad.
Ms Wanda looks great ❤.God bless you both and your family
I've been following this story since the beginning. I'm so invested in Wanda and Jamal. Every year I love hearing an update. And it always makes me cry. You can see how much they love each other. I am praying for your healing, Wanda. ❤❤🙏
A world would be a better place if we had more people like them. No prejudice just love and peace. 😍😍
Beautiful. Praying for Ms. Wanda's health. God's Love and Blessings 🙌✝️💜.
Amen
Jamal & Wanda! I look forward to seeing an update every single year. I’m so glad they’re still connected. ❤❤
I wish they would create a website with their update every year so I don’t have to try to search for it every year.
I can’t get enough of this story and make it a tradition to watch g reports about it every Thanksgiving
This honestly made me cry from my happiness. What a wonderful Thanksgiving story I look forward to hearing it every year.
First time hearing about this; grateful it showed up in my feed. Praying for a speedy healing Wanda! 🙏🏽
You need to find the story from the very beginning. It is sad, but the mix-up turned out for the best.
Love hearing about this every year🥲
I love seeing this story updated every year! ❤️
I remember this and it's such a beautiful story in such a difficult world!
Every Thanksgiving I wait to get an update on this friendship. It gives me so much joy. 🙏🏾
This story is always a friendly reminder that there is more that connects us than divides us.
Praying for Wanda speedy healing
Awww sooo special this is the ❤❤ we need in the world thanks wanda God bless you 👸 👑 ❤
Every Thanksgiving I remember that story. And everytime I see them on youtube it makes me teary. If there were 12 ppl.like you the world would be such a better place. Thank you for being you. You are super amazing. I hope good health for the lady. God bless
What a wholesome story
I've been following this story for years. Warms my heart! Praying for Wanda's full recovery! ❤
Such a great story, I’m glad the friendship is still going strong. Sorry to hear about Wanda’s breast cancer hope she recovers well from it .my prayers are with her.🙏
When I saw this in my feed, I immediately remembered the story. Wanda is a wonderful lady for not withdrawing her offer and Jamal is equally wonderful for keeping up the friendship. He could have just left that first Thanksgiving and said, "Thanks for dinnner," and not looked back; younger people tend to be busy with a lot of friends and activities. What a blessing they are to each other.
And that’s what thanksgiving is about, give thanks, and they both got blessed he gained new family and she gained a new family member. That’s precious
Their friendship makes my heart warm ❤ I'm so happy they met each other!
I love seeing the updates each year ! A glimpse of positivity is nice
Kindness, friendship, love all around. Thank you for sharing such a "good news" story.
Amen
Simply beautiful
So heartfelt. Made my eyes water. The world needs more of this SO MUCH!!!!
This is the world I want to be a part of.❤
This is one of the all time best Thanksgiving stories. ♥♥♥ Their beautiful friendship is inspiring. May we all treat each other as well as they do.
This is an amazing story!! Such an amazing story!! Thank u to ALL involved!! Celebrating kindness everywhere u go!! This is truly inspiring!!
nice to see something positive for once
stop browsing the gossip sites
Happy Thanksgiving everyone...
Wanda & Jamal, two of my favorite people...
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Good friendship like this takes time to build. These two are living proof. All from a text sent to a wrong number.
The best story this world has given this decade. ❤
Bless you Wanda and Jamaal. Not enough of you guys in existence. Beauty defined - inside and out.
We need more of this in the world and less tRUMPian behaviors. I don't think it was an accident. I think it was divine intervention. How they've enriched each other's families is amazing. God bless them, and everyone like them 🩵
please don’t bring politics into this
@@deagle2yadome696👏👏👏👏
This is one of the best stories ever. I hope she will be well.
Human love and kindness at its best.
Beautiful story! God knows best!! All things happens for a reason!!
I loved hearing about this story every year, glad they remained friends its just so wholesome
This is such a beautiful family. ❤
Beautiful people.
I love your story so much! So glad yo hear an update every year. This is what being a human! Supporting each other through think and thin
We need more people like them ❤
That story is like a plant. The media and we the followers are like water. We're feeding it with love and attention and its blossoming. Love and strength to all involved. Cheers.