She's always there for me no matter what.

My parents got divorced when I was around 5 years old, so from the beginning, I always remember my grandma being there. Luckily enough, she lived next door to my dad so whenever I needed an escape, I could just run over to her house. She would help me with every single issue I had. She would make me forget everything that was wrong. We would watch movies and make crafts, just tons of fun stuff. And she still is always there for me! She is my go-to person whenever I need to talk. If my mom and I get in a fight or if I'm having issues, my grandma is the first person I can call. I can trust her with my life. I can tell her anything and she will never turn me away.

She gives me the best advice.

She helps me with every single problem I have. If there's an issue, she will work until it gets fixed! Grandmothers are incredible and I'm beyond blessed to have one that loves me so much! Whenever I was at her house, I would always learn simple lessons of life. She would show me how to do dishes and how to fold laundry. I remember one time I lost a toy somewhere in the house and she said,"Don't get upset, go back to where you were."

Whenever I lost something, I would get very angry and sad. But once she told me that, I would get up and calm down and search. And eventually, I always found whatever I was missing. And that is one piece I carry with me today. Even if it's just my keys, I remember her telling me, "Kaylee, calm down, go back to where you were." Other grandchildren don't even visit their grandparents, which I find so sad. There's so much to learn from them! Even if it's simply how to bake a cake. It's still time that can be so easily cherished.

Her love is like nothing else.

I don't know what I would do without my sweet grandmother. She is my best friend! I am so lucky to have such a close relationship with her. It's so amazing that over the years, we still remain so close. Most people don't get to have a grandmother so close. I used to live in Tallahassee, FL. And she lived there also.

She moved to Alabama, to be with her other grandchildren. Well, my parents decided to move up here as well. And my grandmother and I are about an hour and a half apart now. I still call her whenever I get the chance. I try and visit her as much as I can! Sometimes I don't even see her as my grandmother, I see her as a close friend. Our love is an undeniable bond that will never be broken!

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I love you to the moon and back, Granny!