Even though we felt sad about it, I started to feel determined. "We can't ignore this," I stated. "She must realize that what she does has results."
Jim said yes. Together, we decided to gather all the things we had ever given to Sarah. It was a tough choice, but we believed it was important to show her the importance of being thankful and respectful.
We began in the top room, where we kept the blankets I had made for Sarah. Each blanket showed a lot of time and effort, created with care. We put them in a box with care, hoping that someday she would understand how important they are. Then, we went to the room where Sarah usually slept when she visited. There, we collected the old jewelry I had gifted her throughout the years—pieces with a long history and special meaning. In the end, we gathered pictures and souvenirs from family vacations and special occasions, each one bringing back happy memories we had together.
Finally, we stopped giving money for Sarah's wedding. We got in touch with the person organizing the wedding and told them our choice. It was a difficult decision, but we decided not to let others underestimate us anymore.
We also sent Sarah a letter, hoping it would help her think about what she did.
"Dear Sarah,"
Your last letter made us very sad. We have always shown you our love and support because we care about you, not because we have to, but because we want to. Your words and actions demonstrate a lack of appreciation and respect that we cannot overlook. We hope this challenging situation will make you think about your actions and understand how important it is to be grateful and humble. Love is not about receiving things, but about appreciating the people who show you they care. We hope you understand why we made this decision and use it as a chance to improve.
Love forever,
"Grandparents"
Feeling sad, we gave the things we had gathered to an orphanage.
The next day, Sarah called us, very angry. "Why did you do this to me?" You should love and help me! "You are destroying my wedding and my life!"
I tried to stay relaxed and said, "Sarah, we really care about you." However, love does not mean agreeing to every request. It's about assisting you in improving yourself. You must learn to be thankful and show respect.
Sarah ended the call, and there was silence. We were aware that our choice would upset her, but it was hard to see her so mad. In the following days, the family started to hear about it. Some family members supported Sarah, while others backed us.
Jim and I support our choice. We hope that Sarah will eventually reconsider her attitude and understand the value of being grateful and respectful. Love is not about giving in to every desire; it's about helping loved ones develop and become more mature.
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