Nothing pulls at our heartstrings more than the viral videos that we see documenting the moment that our service men and women surprise their families with an unexpected reunion. Last Friday, Blossom Valley Elementary School and the Cajon Valley Jumpstart program were given the opportunity to play a small part in our own special reunion story.

Blossom Valley’s first grade teacher, Lacey Campbell, has been caring for her niece Vanessa for the past nine months while her sister, Lindzy Macias, served our country overseas. This past week was Vanessa’s fifth birthday, and her only birthday wish was for her mother to come home.   Ms. Macias received word that her requested leave was granted and made last minute arrangements for the long trip from Bahrain to fulfill her daughter’s birthday wish.

We would like to send a special thank you to Lacey and her family for allowing us to be a part of this special reunion.

Keith Himaka
Principal – Blossom Valley Elementary School