IPhone 4s not receiving texts randomly?

I sent someone a picture message, and they texted me back. I did not get that message, and I texted them again, but once again I did not get the reply. I called them a few hours later, and they texted me after. I received that text. Is there any way to get the texts I did not receive before?

My phone does the same thing it is so annoying but sadly i don't know how to get the messages. Maybe they'll just randomly show up later

I don't think so, but if it's working now, it should be okay?

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