Our Granddaughter Sent Us a Note with Disgusting Text Demanding $5000 — So We Decided to Teach Her a Lesson
When our granddaughter Sarah shared her wedding plans, we were thrilled and eager to help. But our excitement quickly turned to disbelief when we received a letter from her requesting $5,000 for a vacation with her fiancé, accompanied by a hurtful message: “Pay for it. I hope you saved up after giving me cheap trash gifts.”
Her words stung, especially after all we’d done for her over the years. Despite not being wealthy, we had supported her with handmade gifts, heirloom jewelry, and financial help for her car and college. Now, it felt like none of it had mattered.
Determined to teach Sarah a lesson in gratitude, we gathered all the gifts we’d given her, including quilts, jewelry, and mementos, and withdrew our financial support for her wedding. We then wrote her a letter explaining our decision, emphasizing that love is about respect and appreciation, not material gifts.
After donating the items to a local orphanage, Sarah angrily called, accusing us of ruining her life. Though the fallout from family members was mixed, Jim and I stood by our decision. We hope Sarah will eventually learn the importance of gratitude, maturity, and the true meaning of love.
