Grant reflects on a small moment that became a meaningful identity in the family: his grandfather name.

When the question comes up—what does he want to be called?—Grant answers on the spot: “Grand Grant.” The family jokes that a little kid will never learn it. But then it happens: it comes out as one word, “GrandGran,t” and the name sticks.

Grant shares how the nickname has grown into something deeper. Being “Grand Grant” isn’t just a title—it’s a way of showing up. He talks about being present, trying to connect, and meeting a child’s affection with his own. He describes hugging often, staying close, and building a sense of safety and warmth through simple, consistent contact.

He also reflects on how that same intention carries into other relationships with kids in the broader family—doing what he can to offer the same kind of attention and care.

This chapter is short, tender, and quietly powerful: a reminder that names matter, but presence matters more—and that love is often communicated in the simplest ways.