My grandmother stepped in when I needed her. I stepped up for her later.

The author took care of her grandmother as she got older. Courtesy of the author My grandmother stepped in when my parents couldn't raise me. She became my source of stability, love, and encouragement. I later became her caregiver and advocate in her final years. "Want to make a Mother's Day card for Grandma Marion?" my father asked. At 5, I was sad that my mom didn't live with us. But thankfully, my paternal grandmother came to visit often. While most kids drew pictures of their mom, dad, ...