Curious, Clem turned the sheep over, finding tiny letters engraved: “I love you,” followed by a small number. She quickly grabbed another sheep and flipped it over. Each sheep had its own message and unique number.
Excited, Clem arranged the numbers in order, revealing a sequence—it was a bank account number. The next day, Clem went to the bank, where she learned her grandmother had been adding to the account since her birth. The total was over $120,000, and there was also a safety deposit box with a handwritten letter.
Inside, she found a note:
“Dear Clem,
You found it! Forgive me for the sheep; it was my way of making sure this was yours alone. Whether I’m here or not, know I’m always with you.
Love, Nana.”
Clem felt the weight of her grandmother’s love, more meaningful than any inheritance. Later that day, she visited her grandmother’s grave with her favorite flowers and a small flask of tea. Sitting beside the stone, she whispered, “Thank you, Nana,” sensing her presence in the breeze and her love with every sip.