Patty was eagerly anticipating her 90th birthday, looking forward to celebrating with her daughter and grandchildren. However, when they didn’t show up, she found herself marking the milestone with an unexpected guest who brought some disheartening news.

After living 90 years, Patty reflected on her blessed life. Her husband had passed away a few years ago, and since then, it had just been her and her daughter, Angie. Patty was excited for her birthday, as Angie had promised to visit with her kids. Patty loved spending time with her grandchildren, who reminded her of her daughter and her former son-in-law, John, whom she still cared for deeply.

On her birthday, Patty was overjoyed but became worried when she hadn’t heard from Angie by lunchtime. After several unanswered calls, she realized she might spend the day alone. Just when she had given up hope, the doorbell rang. Expecting her family, Patty was surprised to see John at her door with flowers and gifts.

John, always thoughtful, greeted Patty with a warm smile and her favorite chocolates. He joined her for dinner, and they spent the day cooking and reminiscing, just like old times. Over dinner, John asked if Angie and the kids would be joining them, but Patty shared her disappointment that they weren’t coming.

Concerned, John called Angie and learned that she, her new boyfriend, and the kids were on vacation, a trip they had been planning for a month but hadn’t told anyone about. Patty was deeply hurt by this revelation, feeling abandoned on such a special day. Though John’s presence helped ease the pain, Patty was left unsure of how to trust her daughter after such a heartbreaking experience.