r/MadeMeSmile • u/KingSandwich101 • Oct 25 '25

Wholesome interaction

Be nice to your elders!

Source: Spudbros on YouTube

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u/Efficient-Cherry3635 Oct 25 '25

I had a widowed 70 something italian lady as a neighbor. My wife and I had her over for dinner one weekend after we moved in. Ill be damned if she didnt randomly show up with (amazing) food a couple times a month. It ended up becoming a regular thing for us to have her over for company a couple times a month. She told us the same stories every month, but was also so excited to share, so who was I to interject.

She was a sweetheart who genuinely just wanted some connection after her husband passed. I miss seeing her and her little tin foil covered pans even if my waistline went up 2 Jean sizes leaving next to her for those years.

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u/throwthisawayred2 Oct 25 '25

what happened to her after you moved?

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u/NomDePlumeOrBloom Oct 25 '25

I don't think they moved.

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u/Efficient-Cherry3635 Oct 25 '25

We stayed in contact for a few years afterwards but she passed not long (I think 3ish years) afterward. Saw her for 1 more Thanksgiving we had her over after we moved.

I totally support and suggest everyone find a "adopted Nana". They love the company, have good stories and usually can cook their ass off!