Dear Underappreciated: You are an amazing daughter-in-law, and your kindness toward your mother-in-law is truly touching. It’s completely understandable to want to feel appreciated. Even if the high school doesn’t offer formal acknowledgment, know in your heart how many lives you’re helping -- and let that bring you inner warmth.

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane hears from a reader who gives scholarships to a local school and hardly ever hears from the recipients.

I have truly loved being able to help young people further their education, but I’m starting to wonder if this is the best way to do it.

For the past several years, I have donated two medical scholarships to the local high school in memory of my mother-in-law. While I have received a couple of thank-you notes from students over the years,

Because of this lack of appreciation, I am seriously considering not giving the scholarships this year. It’s disappointing to put money toward something meaningful and feel as though it’s taken for granted.