What I Learned After Using the $50 Gift Card My Grandmother Left Behind

Among a handful of keepsakes, I found a small envelope with a $50 gift card inside. It seemed modest, almost symbolic of the careful life she lived. A few days later, while walking past a neighborhood store, I remembered the card in my wallet and decided to use it. The store was quiet that afternoon with only a few customers browsing. I picked up a few everyday items and headed to the register. When I handed the cashier the gift card, she paused longer than expected.