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In the US ,the pandemic is going to keep many families apart this Thanksgiving, but Texas grandparents Missy and Barry Buchanan have come up with an ingenious way to stay connected with their family.

They sent 6ft tall, actual life-sized, cardboard cut-outs of themselves to their son and daughter, and grandchildren,.

"I was trying to figure out what can we do that will send a message, that it’s going to be okay,” Missy told US media.

She said they got out their tripod, took a photo of themselves, and told their children to expect something large in the mail.

"It just kinda takes the seriousness and sadness out," her daughter Mindy Whittington said. "It's really hard not to laugh when you have 6ft parents behind you!"

Son Matthew Buchanan said his children had been having fun placing their cardboard grandparents around the house and in the garden.

"It's not as gratifying as having a grandchild crawl up in your lap and being able to give them a hug," Missy said.

"But we're just thankful that everybody has been well and safe, and we will be together again around the table."