This grandma’s birthday surprise brings on the tears. After a year apart, Bonnie Pitman gets an unexpected visit from her son and granddaughter for her 75th birthday!

Grandparents all across the country have gotten vaccinated against COVID-19. And now, they are getting another important boost to their wellbeing — hugs from their grandchildren! And one grandma’s birthday surprise involved an impromptu visit from her granddaughter on her 75th birthday after a year apart. The grandma’s son, David Gelles, captured the heartwarming moment on video. Because there was so much love and joy in the moment, he posted it on Twitter.

His caption read, “My mom has been really sick and hasn’t seen her grandchildren in over a year. On Wednesday my daughter and I flew to surprise her for her 75th birthday . . . sound on.” And what happens next will bring a smile to your face and maybe a tear or two to your eyes as you watch the joy captured in this moment. Because let’s be honest — nothing beats getting hugs from your grandkids.