Old Lady Disinherits Grandson, Leaves Him Only a Bible & Note Saying, ‘Open It When It’s Hard’
After years of hardship, Mike discovers a life-changing secret in the Bible his late grandmother, Grace, left him. Initially a symbol of their unresolved fight, it becomes a lifeline.
Mike, exhausted from double shifts and drowning in debt from his mother Kaila’s medical bills, finds himself stuck in despair. Returning home one evening, he notices his frail mother trying to mask her concern for his burdens. Alone in his room, Mike stares at a dusty box containing the Bible Grace bequeathed him, accompanied by a cryptic note: “Open it when it’s hard.”
The memory of their last fight haunts him. At 18, Mike had rejected Grace’s pleas to attend church, leading to a bitter argument. “If this is how you feel, I won’t speak to you again,” she’d said. Shortly after, Grace passed away, leaving Mike consumed with regret. At her will reading, she left everything to her church, giving Mike only the Bible. Angry, he buried it in a box.
Six years later, with Kaila’s health worsening and bills mounting, Mike finally opens the Bible. Inside, he finds thousands of dollars Grace had hidden among its pages. Overwhelmed with emotion, he sobs, remembering her love and selflessness. “I’m sorry, Grandma,” he whispers.
The money enables Mike to pay for Kaila’s treatment and ease their financial strain. Inspired by Grace’s unconditional love, he pursues a part-time accounting course, something he’d long dreamed of but couldn’t afford. With his mother recovering and a brighter future ahead, Mike realizes Grace’s enduring faith and love had guided him all along.
