I lived with my grandfather for 2 years. I never expected we'd become best friends.

The author (left) moved in with her grandfather (right).

Courtesy of Ashleigh N. DeLuca

• When I moved in with my grandfather during the pandemic, I expected a repetitive routine.
• Having time every day for meaningful conversations and activities allowed us to become best friends.
• My grandfather taught me how to intentionally invest in relationships.

My earliest memory of my grandfather is sitting on his knee after he came home from work. I would count our cuts...