Old Couple Spends Last Savings for Grandson’s Education, He Doesn’t Invite Them to His Graduation – Story of the Day
Margaret and Henry had always dreamed of giving their grandson, Ethan, the best life possible. After losing their son in a tragic accident years ago, they stepped in to raise Ethan as their own. They weren’t wealthy, but they lived modestly, saving every penny to ensure he had a bright future.
When Ethan was accepted into a prestigious university, Margaret and Henry were overjoyed. However, the tuition was expensive, far beyond what he could afford with scholarships alone. Without hesitation, the elderly couple emptied their savings—money they had put aside for their retirement—to cover his education costs.
“It’s worth it,” Henry had told Margaret. “Ethan’s future means more than anything.”
For four years, they lived frugally, cutting back on medications, skipping doctor’s visits, and even selling some of their treasured possessions. They never once complained, believing their sacrifices were justified if it meant Ethan could succeed.
Ethan, however, seemed to grow distant as time went on. At first, he called and visited occasionally, but as his life at the university became busier, the calls became less frequent. Margaret and Henry understood—young people had their own lives—but deep down, they missed their grandson.
One day, Margaret overheard a neighbor talking about their own grandchild’s upcoming college graduation. It suddenly hit her—Ethan never mentioned his graduation. Excited, she called him.
“Ethan, dear, when is your graduation? We’d love to be there.”
There was silence on the line before Ethan hesitated and said, “Oh, Grandma… I didn’t think you’d be interested. It’s just a small event, mostly for my friends and, well… I don’t think you guys would fit in.”
Margaret felt her heart sink. “But, Ethan, we—”
“I have to go. I’ll call you later,” he said, hanging up.
Tears welled in Margaret’s eyes as she turned to Henry, her voice trembling. “He doesn’t want us there.”
Henry, usually a man of few words, sighed deeply and put a comforting hand on her shoulder. “We did what we could for him, Margaret. That was our gift. We can’t control his choices.”
Graduation day came and went, and Ethan never invited them. Instead, they saw pictures of him on social media, celebrating with friends and a few distant relatives they barely knew. The pain was unbearable, but Margaret and Henry remained silent, hoping that one day, he would realize their worth.
Months later, Ethan came to visit, seemingly unaware of their heartbreak. But instead of the warm welcome he expected, he found an empty house. A neighbor informed him that Margaret had fallen ill, and with no savings left for proper medical care, they had moved to a small, state-funded nursing home.
Guilt washed over Ethan as he realized what he had done. He had taken their love and sacrifices for granted.
With tears in his eyes, he rushed to see them, hoping it wasn’t too late to make things right.
