This Mom’s Surprise Trip To See Her Daughter Takes An Unexpected Turn

It was the end of McKenna’s first year at Utah State University, and Deanna Pilling wanted nothing more than to surprise her daughter a day early. So, without hesitation, the eager mom booked a flight from New York to Logan, Utah.

After arriving at campus, Deanna found McKenna’s dorm, but it was empty. So, she decided to take a selfie in her daughter’s bed, letting her know that she was in Utah. What happened next, no one saw coming.

Deanna Pilling Wanted To Surprise Her Daughter

All Deanna Pilling wanted to do was surprise her daughter, McKenna, at college. She was scheduled to meet up with her daughter a day later, but the enthusiastic mom who was missing her child thought it would be a good idea to show up a day early.

Deanna Pilling Wanted To Surprise Her Daughter
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larsen.mckenna/Instagram

We understand the gesture is from a good place. But the mom must have known that nothing good could come from showing up at a university without your daughter knowing!