<p>I always thought what a grandparent ended up being called had something to do with heritage and a lot to do with what a small child could pronounce. For me, I couldn’t say grandpa, so my grandfather was Pops, even though he’s passed away that’s still how I refer to him in conversation with my family. My sister and my cousin called him that as well. I guess I was lucky with my grandparents, although never met three of them, my grandfather was wonderful to me until he passed away, and my step-grandmother still makes sure to call me at least once a week, more often if I sound sick, even though I’m 3000 miles away now. I guess it’s different for different people, but I know I have been extremely blessed to have grandparents in my life who made me more than just part of a to do list. Grandparents can be some of life’s greatest teachers.</p>