1 Tweet Turned This Grandmother's Devastating Story Into a Hopeful One

Image Source: Twitter user Hablasian

Grandma Magdalene Jourdan has been painting for 60 years and unsurprisingly has amassed quite a collection of paintings. She decided to have a show at her local library in Thompson, CT. The show, which exhibits 43 of her paintings, opened last night — but there was one unfortunate problem: no one but two of her sons showed up to the opening.

One of her two granddaughters, who were also unable to attend the event, tweeted a heartbreaking photo of Grandma Magdalene, dressed to the nines for her event, but devastated because no one came. That tweet went viral, with thousands of new fans reaching out to ensure Grandma Magdalene receives the celebration she deserves.

Came home from an away game & my grandma went to her art showing and no one went 💔 she called herself foolish :( pic.twitter.com/XZocoTIG4L

— Lily Jourdan (@Hablasian) May 6, 2016

@Hablasian my grandma's explanation of how she started her passion for painting! pic.twitter.com/Vo9BMU1iVD

— Lily Jourdan (@Hablasian) May 6, 2016

Among the outpouring of appreciation for Grandma Magdelene, people have expressed serious plans to visit her show before it ends on May 25. The Facebook page for the event is now populated with supportive comments and encouragement.

@Hablasian @marleesacks me trying to figure out a way to get to the library to view before May 25 pic.twitter.com/M5Flp551Rs

— Breeana (@BreeanaLaQuea) May 6, 2016

tell Grandma I love her art!!! "RT @Hablasian: Came home from an away game & my grandma went to her art ... https://t.co/zGjBNIQfak

— Hailey Baldwin (@haileybaldwin) May 6, 2016