After graduating college, the author moved in with their grandfather following their grandmother's passing. This transition created a strong bond over three years, where the author learned life lessons through their grandfather's rules and wisdom. Despite the challenges of the job market, the experience fostered friendship and admiration, as the author discovered the joy their grandfather found in his work as a practicing surgeon even into his 80s. They formed a close relationship filled with shared experiences and conversations, reshaping their view from grandparent to best friend.
His rules were the structure I needed. Living with my grandfather taught me discipline and structure in a way college never had.
He never told me what I wanted to hear, only what I needed to. And most of all, he showed me what it meant to love your work.
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