‘Thanksgiving Grandma,’ man she mistakenly texted nearly 10 years ago to share another holiday in Arizona
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Some may say good issues occur whenever you meet strangers and, for this Arizona pair, it seems to be holding true as they plan to spend their ninth Thanksgiving collectively.
In 2016, Wanda Dench meant to invite her grandson to her Thanksgiving and by accident texted Jamal Hinton of Phoenix.
The two realized the error as soon as she despatched a photograph affirmation of herself with Hinton responding, “[You’re] not my grandma,” and added a laughing emoji.
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Hinton hooked up a selfie to affirm she had the unsuitable quantity, however Dench requested if he may cease by for dinner anyway.
Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton have shared eight Thanksgiving dinners collectively. (Thomas Ingersoll)
The story was broadly shared on X, which was Twitter on the time, capturing the hearts of followers.
This yr, Hinton will probably be internet hosting Thanksgiving and Dench will journey to his dwelling to rejoice with him after nearly a decade of sharing the holiday meal collectively.
Fox News Digital reached out to Dench and Hinton for remark.
Excited to announce that I’m internet hosting Thanksgiving this yr for Wanda and I!
Looking ahead to a day crammed with good meals, nice firm, and lasting recollections. Year 9 coming quickly! pic.twitter.com/HgDuJpjK8Y
— Jamal Hinton (@Jamalhinton12) November 25, 2024
“Excited to announce that I’m hosting Thanksgiving this year for Wanda and I! Looking forward to a day filled with good food, great company, and lasting memories. Year 9 coming soon,” Hinton posted on X this week.
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One man on X commented, “The best yearly tradition on this app.”
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Hinton and Dench haven’t missed celebrating a Thanksgiving holiday collectively since 2016. (FOX 10 Phoenix)
“Omg my heart this is so wholesome! I look forward to this annual update bookmarked for my soul,” mentioned another person.
A girl commented, “Like why do I want to cry.”
“My Thanksgiving isn’t complete without an update from the two of you. Thank you for sharing your story with us,” added another.
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A girl commented, “Congrats on your friendship of 9 years. I’ve been following your story since the beginning. Much love to you all.”
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Hinton will probably be internet hosting Thanksgiving dinner for 2024, and Dench will probably be in attendance, in accordance to Hinton’s newest submit on X. In 2023, the pair had a journey partnership with Airbnb and invited a 3rd stranger to be part of the festivities. (Thomas Ingersoll)
This yr will probably be further particular as Dench shared with followers in October that she had been identified with breast most cancers earlier this yr.
“I’ve learned a lot of life’s [lessons] through it all, but I want to stress most of all is just because you may be older, we still have a life to live,” Dench posted.
She cited Proverbs 31:25, writing, “She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”
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Last yr, Dench opened her dwelling in a partnership with Airbnb to share the Thanksgiving custom with but another stranger.
A room in her Prescott Valley, Arizona, dwelling was listed, giving one fortunate traveler a Thanksgiving to bear in mind.
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As a part of the partnership, Airbnb made a one-time donation to Feeding America to assist present meals and help to the 32 million individuals in America who face starvation annually.