Jayne Walsh
Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan shared an unexpected and heartfelt Thanksgiving message. His mother interrupted him. Fans reacted with joy, but one put the 50 year-old in his place
Good Morning America‘s Michael Strahan Shared a deeply felt and unexpected gift Thanksgiving He shared his joy with his loved ones and fans.
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The 51-year-old took to Instagram In a video he shared with his followers, the TV Star looked elegant in a white suit and open-collar blouse as he looked into the camera and shared the things he was most grateful for.I am grateful for my family, and my friends. I’m grateful to be healthy and happy. I’m also thankful for my friends who are the same. The GMA star smiled. Suddenly the video was interrupted by his mother wearing a bright red top – who had something to say.
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“Don’t forget that you are thankful for Michael,” His mother was a sweetheart, and he told her. “Oh – of course. Mama, it’s a given! Michael chuckled.
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Michael’s Thanksgiving message contained a surprise…
One of his fans was so offended by Michael’s mother’s reminders, he told him off! “Happy Thanksgiving, but your momma should remind you to be thankful for her next time she sees you.
Others loved the motherly interruptions and wanted to include Michael’s mom as part of their Thanksgiving wishes. One fan even said, “Awwww. Thankful to the woman who brought you here.
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The ex-professional American football player loves to openly reach out to his family via social media, in particular his children. Last month Michael wished Tanita (his 31-year old oldest daughter) a happy Birthday. He reached out to his growing fanbase and asked all 1.5 million of Instagram followers to join him in wishing Tanita Happy Birthday!
Michael loves to share his family memories and laugh with his fans
“Happy birthday @tanitaa.st. Please help me to wish her the most wonderful day. You are an artist and a person I am proud to call your baby. Proud to call yourself your dad“
Michael also posted adorable photos of Tanita as a child, as well as a recent photo of the couple looking as happy and healthy as ever. Many thousands of birthday wishes were sent to the family by fans, who wrote: “Happy birthday to my beautiful daughter!” Another fan wrote that the family should have a “magical” birthday celebration.
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