In a delightful twist of fate, Wanda and Jamal are set to celebrate their ninth Thanksgiving together, marking another year of love and gratitude that blossomed from a serendipitous text mishap back in 2016.
This wonderful story all began when grandma Wanda, eager to invite a friend over for Thanksgiving, accidentally got the number wrong and sent a text invitation to Jamal - a 17 year old complete stranger. It was a mix-up that would change their lives forever.
Rather than dismissing the unexpected invitation, Jamal, intrigued by the friendly message, decided to accept the offer. As the years unfolded, Wanda and Jamal's relationship deepened, growing stronger with each passing Thanksgiving.
Jamal has documented their holiday tradition each year since on his social media. It's a story many people look forward to seeing on Thanksgiving. Their story serves as a reminder that love and connection can emerge from the unlikeliest of circumstances. "It has been an amazing journey," Wanda told Fox 10. To which Jamal replied: "She is an amazing person. She is the best."