on mother's day we visited with DH's family. someone who was there mentioned that they hadn't seen since my birthday, took out their checkbook and proceeded to write me a check for $50. i said thank you for the kind gesture, but that it really wasn't necessary. the individual insisted that you cannot refuse to accept money from family.

this same person had their home go into foreclosure last week! i know the $50 isn't going to fix their financial issues, but i feel very uncomfortable cashing the check (DH & i are by no means wealthy, but we certainly don't need $50). what would do? cash it? hold on to it for a while & then if they mention it say you forgot & then cash it? just rip it up??

ETA: i don't think this person is aware that i know about their home going into foreclosure, if that makes a difference