Jamal is such a great guy!! I can just see the true genuine in him. I’m so glad they both met! Definitely family!!

@Jaguarmaserati

Жыл бұрын

I don't think it was an accident that she sent him a text, I think an angel guided these two families together to form this bond.

@jeannenimmo5

Жыл бұрын

There's an expression in one of the eastern American Indian tribal languages. Roughly translated, it means, "No meeting is by chance."

@richardkittrell3133

29 күн бұрын

Amen Amen

I cannot believe it’s coming up on year 8!! This story will always be newsworthy every year.

My best buddy is an 80 something year old white woman. I'm a 40 year old black woman. We were enemies initially 😅 I worked at a retirement community in activities. She was a reluctant yet judgemental resident while I was a sassy free spirit. She thought I was a dingbat but boy was she wrong. I thought she was a vitriolic shrew but boy was I wrong. We are so similar. We're soul mates. We can talk for hours. She so classy and brilliant yet down-to-earth. Our conversations range from Shakespeare to Politics to Music to who said what. I'm truly blessed to have L.K. as my best friend.

How beautiful. I have spent the last 6 thanksgivings completely alone. Well I usually have a dog. In 2022 my dog died early November. I would love to accidentally meet some nice people who would enjoy coming over and cooking with me .

@birdieorourke5507

Жыл бұрын

Tell a Pastor or priest to announce at Mass that you yearn for companionship and I bet you will meet good genuine souls to makefriends with.. Best of luck.

@The.Original.Potatocakes

Жыл бұрын

Come to my house if you’re in SW Michigan

@forgipper

Жыл бұрын

I’m in Pittsburgh and you are welcome to come to my house!!

@annettejoefield8192

Жыл бұрын

I will like to meet new friends

@naomishynesz1

Жыл бұрын

I’m in New York you are always welcome

They’re mom & son how sweet of their friendship. They’re both wonderful human being. Spread love God Bless You Both!

@larryressler5438

Жыл бұрын

Sadly you apparently don't know the story. They are not related. Maybe you should listen again...

@firstchoice4527

Жыл бұрын

Definitely bonking!

@compscidoggo

Жыл бұрын

​@@larryressler5438 I think she means their relationship is like that of a mother and son, even if they're not related.

@scribe712

Жыл бұрын

@@larryressler5438 She mentioned the part about them being friends which means she meant they're LIKE mother and son. Not that they actually are.

@jamesfeliciano4650

Жыл бұрын

​@Larry Ressler maybe you should listen

It's not just friendship...it's love.

@magno1370

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean ❓

@lewstone5430

Жыл бұрын

BBC?

@guru6831

10 ай бұрын

Friendship is love.

@Trund27

Ай бұрын

absolutely. It’s beautiful to see.

@paularob2829

27 күн бұрын

It's family ❤

What a wonderful story of kindness and acceptance. An accidental mother and son. If only we could all emulate this love….

I've come across this story so many times over the years and I love it so much.

@kf9346

Жыл бұрын

The story that keeps on giving!

Cannot get tired of this story, may God continue to strengthen this friendship.

That’s why so many people don’t have friends today. People are always trying to put a face on what their friend network is supposed to look like. People are just so much more complicated than our outwardly appearances.

The story reached Norway too, bless them both! 🥰🥰🙏❤️

@LisaSoulLevelHealing

Жыл бұрын

How fun! I love hearing about it.

It is so great to see something so positive and happy in a world that is in such a sad state. It gives you hope.

I love that it’s been 7, going on 8 years already. They both seemed like they needed someone outside their circle, and they happened to find someone with a good heart. It’s so sweet.

I just love this, and I love the annual update. I’m so sorry for the loss of her husband, but I’m so happy how everyone has remained family, connected, unified.

This is such a touching story! No boundaries in generation, age, status, race have kept them apart to become friends! Both were accepting and kind that propelled to an extra ordinary kind of friendship... 😊

I love that Jamal was brave enough to ask if he could still come to Thanksgiving, once he realized he was the accidental grandson, and I love that Wanda said yes. I'm a confirmed fan of both. I wasn't alone to feel sad when Lonnie died. Those of us who kept up with them all felt the same way, I am sure. Aside from Lonnie's sad passing, though, this story borders on being a real life fairy tale. I wish Wanda every happiness in her new home, and I never had any question about year eight. None of us did. We can all see that this loving relationship is forever.

What if these two are soulmates? Soulmates do not always mean romantic.

@Dovelunalove

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. It’s like they knew each other in another life

@LisaSoulLevelHealing

Жыл бұрын

I think so. They make me smile.

@lewstone5430

Жыл бұрын

Naw, she wildin’!

In a world filled with hate, I’m reminded of this wonderful friendship. It takes the sting out of what is going on. I absolutely love this friendship. May it last forever.

I, of course , remember this story form when it started! I love it! Makes me want to invite myself over! :) I give huge shout-out to this reporter and how this video was done and edited. The touch of a few seconds of silence at the end !!! Brilliant! We have so much noise in our lives just the photo and silence is wonderful!

They give us hope in this world!! Much needed, thank you!!

This has to be one of the greatest mistakes every !!

Just a reminder to keep your mind open and accept people for who they are no matter who they are. I love that this story is still continuing and evolving.

I just can’t believe that he went back 7 times!!!! This story makes me smile Bc I can still remember when the mix up happened!

I remember when this came out and then an update when her husband passed away its good to see them still having a remarkable friendship

We all need more of stuff like this.❤❤❤❤❤

I love all these people. They restore my faith in humanity. All beautiful. So nice. Sad the man got Covid before he could have a shot. Happy Thanksgiving anyway. The whole story made me feel less lonely. A few tears too.

This is the best story of friendship and truly loving and caring for another person. I love it every time I see it.

That is one nice looking young man! He was clearly raised right.

I love this story. I hope this continues years to come.

This is one of the most beautiful stories ever!

I’ve been following this story every year on thanksgiving and I love this. Her mistake and his hungry brought them together lol I love it

This story could never get old.

Love this story.... we need more of these stories...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@thompsonsmith7798

Жыл бұрын

Hello Suzie How are you doing today?

This makes my heart smile with so much joy!!! 🥰❤️

This is one of most beautiful stories ever… I remember the first story 7 years ago! God bless all these beautiful people 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰🥰🥰

To the whole world…..see, we can all get along, if we choose to! God bless this beautiful FAMILY! ❤️🙏

If we had millions of ppl in this world like them two, the world would be a so much better place!

I always love stories like these. I've spent the last 8 Thanksgiving, 8 Christmases, 7 new years, and three birthdays alone... I've longed to find my people. Hopefully soon.

@charleec433

Жыл бұрын

I'm rootin' for ya!! 😊

@t.brooks7602

Жыл бұрын

It hurt my heart reading this. Where do you live (state, not address, I'm not a creep lol)

Just beautiful

What a beautiful story. So many lessons can be learned from this.

I remember when the first story of them getting together came out on CNN. I’m so glad they maintained their relationship. What a great story!

Jamal and Wanda share a beautiful friendship, they share something rare and oh so wonderful. It truly was a blessing in disguise when Wanda accidentally texted him instead of her actual grandson. I for one don't think it was an accident, things happen for a reason. May them and their families be blessed with many more wonderful years here.🙏🏾🧡

crying. such a beautiful story...

This is such a awesome story.

This is not only super-sweet but hilarious looking at the text where he writes, "Grandma? Send a picture". You guys should do another story describing what happened after that. Did she send him a pic??? If so, what did he say that must have prompted her to invite him for dinner even after she found out he wasn't her Grandson. I love stories like this featuring kindness & humanity. God bless them both & their families. ❤🙏🏾❤

Lonnie had a great smile, R.I.P. And what a wonderful friendship.

I remember this.❤❤❤Wonderful

This Proves that texting the wrong person can lead to a Lifetime of Friendship!!❤❤❤🎉🎉

Its sad that a story of two people from different backgrounds becoming friends is news worthy.

@marilynpruitt2735

Ай бұрын

I honestly enjoy hearing about this I think it’s more about how they met and they have grown the friendship

@eTraxx

Ай бұрын

donno .. beats the 'normal' news which is often dark

@Maria-qh5hr

24 күн бұрын

It better than hearing about a stranger killing another stranger based on fear.

It's very rare that strangers become good friends. I've heard many stories and have experienced my own toxic friendships that I am no longer a part of. This story touches my heart and gives me hope for humanity.

Love this. Love them both.

Omg I love these updates with this little family. Yes I bet they consider themselves family, it’s not who you’re born with it’s who you’re unconditionally loving in your life. That should be everyone ❤ We had family who was never related at every holiday table. I love this, this is so sweet!

What a cool follow up. I remember reading about the text exchange when it first happened ❤

This story reminds me of my international student days in lewiston, idaho, where a couple of families opened their home to us students for thanksgiving. I am still in touch, though by and by for the last decade, with one family - thats a friendship since 1985/86.

❤ No words are adequate ❤ God bless you both, a million times over, and then some.

I’m so happy that this is still continuing ❤

Love him!!! This is how it should be. Everyone getting along, and peace n love

Wow keep a hold of that beautiful friendship that's becoming with you guys❤

My dad also passed in 2020 from Covid. Here’s to those wonderful souls! 🍻🙏

@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc

11 ай бұрын

Sorry, for the loss of your dad.

More of this, please. ❤️

This is so beautiful to see such loving caring friendships blossom all by an accidentally text message. I have been following this story and I can’t believe it has been 7 years ago.

I recall this story how it started, and it warms me up that these families still rock together.❤

This is just beyond beautiful ❤

I look forward to an update every year! Love this kind of love

Sweet friendship, sweet life. Blessed people.

This brought such a smile to my face.....there is hope for the human race.

Coming across this story as it grows over the years keeps making me so happy!

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing this wonderful outcome of a text sent to the wrong person.

This is such a great story!!! I love it!

My mom still uses an egg timer in the kitchen, when she's baking or cooking. Mom's still 65 until December, so I'm not surprised to see one still in use.

This was beautiful. I love keeping up with this story. Proves that people can choose to be and do good and have live for each other. Thank you for sharing.

I love this SO MUCH!! I wish more people would be like this, makes the world a better place! ❤❤❤

I loved this story! I like the updates!

What a great and wonderful relationship. God Bless you all.

Oh how I wish our world was like this!! Just awesome how they have both maintained this friendship!

Absolutely beautiful 😢

I absolutely love this story and so happy we get updates every year

This is an amazing story and I hope that more people would open their hearts just like this ❤❤❤

Sometimes I watch this story when I’m sad and it ALWAYS makes me smile 😊

That is so beautiful. Forever friends.❤

Such a beautiful story God bless both of you

Wow, this is beautiful. Brings a really warm, heartfelt emotion and me. ❤️

Live and friendship knows no color. Great!❤

What a beautiful story, made me she'd tears 😭...

This proves it wasn’t just for social media year 1. This story always makes me smile. Good people all around.

I remember this back then. God bless you both for giving us all now days to just appreciate people

Great job, yall!! I wish everyone would take note here!!

So so wonderful! Can't get enough of this story.

What a precious story! Sorry for your loss, Wanda!

I love this story so much and every time I come across it; it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It's like there IS hope for humanity and it's a beautiful thing :)

I love this story ❤ following it since the beginning

I really, really, liked this story. What a great way for me to start my day. ❤

I love their relationship ❤. That’s so amazing how a friendship bloomed with a accidental text

Such a beautiful story ❤️

@thompsonsmith7798

Жыл бұрын

Hello Melissa How are you doing today?

I just love the warmth that came through in those joking comments about the timer on the phone. 🥰

I just love this story so much and I just love this family so much.

Beautiful ❤ I can't wait for the 20 year update.

I look forward to this update every year.

I love them! God is so good. He has set up divine appointments for me too. Its such a blessed to love, encourage and bless others. ❤❤❤🙏🏽✝️🤍🤍🤍

@thompsonsmith7798

Жыл бұрын

Hello Debbie How are you doing today?

Beautiful friendship! Inspiring!❤❤