Even though we have never lived in the same state, my Grandma and I have always had a close relationship. I think the reason for this is that she has always made a serious effort to have a relationship with me. When I was younger, not only would my Grandma and I talk on the phone on a regular basis, but we would also write letters back and forth. As I got older and technology started playing a bigger role in my life, my Grandma took it upon herself to learn how to use a computer so that she could email me. I know it took some work for her to accomplish this, and I was very impressed that she would do that much to communicate with me. My Grandma has even taught herself how to text me!
In addition to communicating through these methods, my Grandma has always visited me on a regular basis, and she has also arranged many times for me to come visit her. My most recent visit to her occurred when I had a three day weekend off of school. She lives in Washington DC, and when I go see her, she not only enjoys spending time with me, but also taking me around the city she knows so well and allowing me to learn new things.
