Some people’s true colors show when you least expect it. I got a heartbreaking call from my grandma, left stranded at the airport because my family thought moving her wheelchair was too much trouble. They left for vacation without her, hoping to avoid blame.My remaining family included Aunt Liz, her husband Ron, and two grandmothers one being Grandma Ruth, my last link to Mom’s side.

Despite using a wheelchair, Grandma Ruth never lets anyone limit her. Living far away with a busy life, I rarely saw them. But when a bonus check arrived, I decided to treat them all to a paid trip to Paradise Cove.Aunt Liz was overwhelmed and thanked me, but soon after they left, Grandma called me from the airport, scared and abandoned.

Liz had said Grandma was too slow, and they couldn’t wait. Furious, I arranged for my assistant to pick Grandma up, canceled my family’s reservations and return flights, and booked a luxurious stay for Grandma and me instead.When Aunt Liz called, desperate and stranded, I refused to help. I reminded her that family means staying together and she chose otherwise.

Grandma Ruth arrived safely and we enjoyed a peaceful spa weekend filled with laughter and love, far from the selfishness they showed.Later, my cousin told me Aunt Liz and Ron suffered in a cheap motel, food poisoning included. They never apologized and still won’t speak to me. But Grandma is now with us, surrounded by love and care. She told me sometimes people show who they really are through their small choices who they help, and who they leave behind.