I got the new air mattress that I requested for Christmas, and had to give my room a bit more of a cleaning than it's had in awhile. While I was doing this, I came across a card and check from my cousin for my college graduation in May. The check was dated June 10th and was for $25. I don't need to, want to, or intend to cash the check. Cousin and I have spoken since June, most notably on Christmas, and the check and the fact that it has not been cashed has never been mentioned. Cousin and her husband just had a baby a few weeks ago, their first, and the pregnancy was a bit rough, especially near the end. I know that things are also a bit tight for them money-wise, especially with baby's added medical bills.
Here's the question: do I call Cousin and hubby to let them know I found the check and ask them what to do with it? I don't want them to feel as if they have to write a new check, or put a stop payment on the old one, or anything silly like that. I am leaning towards not saying anything, and just writing Void all over it before shredding it into millions of little pieces. What do you think?