Feeling lonely after they moved out, I recently asked Rachel if I could live with her in the large house I helped her buy. She agreed, but now I realize she wasn’t truly happy about it. I had hoped we could enjoy more time together, but I misunderstood her feelings and our ability to make living together work.”
“One day, I overheard Rachel talking to Paul on the phone.
She was angrily saying that she can’t stand me anymore. She said that I became a burden for her because I didn’t contribute that much to the finances of the family. Rachel also complained that I was spending my days painting, which, by some reason, irritated and annoyed her.
Apparently, Paul was trying to reason her, saying that I’m their grandmother and I raised them both. But Rachel said that this all was then, and now things are different, and she wanted me to go away immediately. She called my paintings a ’sentimental nonsense’ and said that for her, I was a ’dead weight’ which she would prefer to get rid of.”
Emma shared, “Rachel also said that Paul must now take me in, which he happily did.
I moved to his house within a week after that conversation, and I was given a loving and caring attitude from Paul and his fiancée. And they gave me so much more!”
Emma taught both of her grandkids an important lesson one day. Emma recounted, “Tina, Paul’s fiancée, discovered my paintings and urged me to show them to one of her art connections.
To my surprise and delight, he was impressed by my artistic style and organized an exhibition in a prominent gallery. I was thrilled to learn that my art resonated with people, with 20 paintings quickly selling out and earning me a tidy sum. The exhibition even gave me a moment of fame that I’ll always cherish.
“During the event, Rachel unexpectedly appeared. She approached me, expressing regret for her past actions, and I wholeheartedly forgave her. However, her subsequent inquiry about the money from my art sales revealed her underlying intentions.
It became clear she wanted something from me, prompting me to devise a plan for how I would wisely use the unexpected earnings.”
Emma wrote, “I took a microphone and said that I wanted to make an important speech. I told the whole story of my life to so many people who were present at the exhibition. There were a lot of relatives and friends of Paul and Rachel, and even their colleagues.
I shared how I was mistreated by Rachel and then said that I don’t hold grudges against her and I forgive her for this selfish act of hers. And then, I announced that I’m giving all my money to Paul’s fiancée, Tina, who believed in me and in my art and who didn’t find it a ’sentimental nonsense’. I also announced that, from now on, I will paint even more pictures and that every single one that will be sold in the future, will contribute to the wellbeing of the person who has a kind and loving heart, Tina.”
Emma said, “Rachel left the exhibition without saying a word to me, she cut contact with me since that day.
I feel hurt by her action and I want to restore our communication, because she still means a lot to me. But at the same time, I feel that I had to teach her this painful lesson, because she can’t act like this to people who sincerely love her, and I believe this is a good lesson for her and her future. Am I wrong in this situation?”
Not everyone approved of Emma’s behavior.
