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Every one of us has a different outlook on life.

This year, the duo is set to celebrate their 9th Thanksgiving together.

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Thats what grandmas do… Feed everyone.

Fortunately, despite the more grim situation, neither of the former strangers has lost their spirits.

Fortunately, this bond doesnt have to be defined by blood relations.

Jamal and Wanda meeting for the first time after a viral accidental Thanksgiving invitation in 2016.

If we dont like people around us, its always up to us to make a change.

But we are never truly alone.

There will always be people who get us and want to be with us.

Jamal and Wanda in 2017, united by an accidental SMS, celebrating friendship and Thanksgiving traditions.

Sometimes, it just takes a little bit of looking to find them.

Its definitely one of lifes greatest joys, and theyre not wrong for treating it like one.

Lets just hope there are many more of their Thanksgiving selfies yet to come.

Jamal and Wanda in 2018, celebrating the 3rd Thanksgiving after a viral accidental SMS meeting.

Check out the results:

Viral Thanksgiving text exchange shows strangers planning dinner together for 9th year, featuring a photo of a smiling woman.

Text exchange between viral Thanksgiving strangers discussing dinner plans.

Jamal, Wanda, and their significant others in 2018, celebrating 4th Thanksgiving gatherings after a viral accidental SMS.

Three people celebrating viral Thanksgiving tradition, holding a portrait and painting.

Jamal and Wanda supporting their favorite sports team.

Wanda staying strong despite her cancer diagnosis.

Group of friends celebrating with pumpkins, highlighting viral strangers-turned-friends enjoying their Thanksgiving together.

Jamal and Wanda with their families celebrating first Thanksgiving since Wanda’s husband passed away in 2020.

Jamal and Wanda are smiling in front of a table set for Thanksgiving, celebrating their 8th holiday together after an accidental SMS.

Jamal and Wanda attending a game show on the 4thof July.

A heartwarming Reddit comment about viral strangers Wanda and Jamal and their Thanksgiving tradition.

Comment on a Thanksgiving family reunion tradition sparked by an accidental SMS.

Reddit comment reads: “I’ve heard this story before. I love it!” regarding viral strangers' Thanksgiving tradition.

Reddit comment expressing joy about viral strangers celebrating another Thanksgiving together.

Comment praising the uplifting viral story of strangers celebrating Thanksgiving together.

Comment expressing joy over accidental SMS friendship celebrating Thanksgiving.

Reddit comment saying “I love this story” about viral strangers celebrating Thanksgiving together.

Comment expressing hope and positivity about viral strangers' uplifting story from accidental SMS.

Comment discusses Wanda’s battle with cancer and hopes for future Thanksgivings with her and Jamal, viral strangers.

Reddit comment by ButtBread98 saying, “My favorite thanksgiving story,” about viral strangers and Thanksgiving.

Reddit comment expressing excitement for viral strangers' annual Thanksgiving updates.

Reddit comment discussing math for 9th Thanksgiving with viral strangers.

Comment by Matcha_Bubble_Tea expressing love for the yearly story of viral strangers meeting via accidental SMS.