My grandfather was incredibly cheap, and after he passed, I inherited a $30 gift card from him. I decided to use it instead of giving it away. When I handed it to the cashier, her face went pale. “Where did you get this?” she asked.
I replied, “My grandfather owned it.”
The cashier suddenly shouted, “STOP EVERYONE!” She revealed that the gift card was part of a secret contest, and it had a million-dollar prize that had been left unclaimed for years. The manager confirmed it, and just like that, my grandfather’s “stingy” gift turned into a fortune, changing my life forever. The lesson? Sometimes it’s nice to spend money on the people you love, even if it’s not extravagant. A simple, thoughtful gesture can go a long way.
