I am very close with my grandparents in Sweden.  My grandfather (I’ve called him “Bu” since I said my very first words) and I are very similar, and I like working alongside him on his various projects around their house and summer cottage in the woods.

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Except for the COVID years, our family has traveled to Sweden every summer. As soon as I was old enough to travel on my own, I have been going earlier and staying longer since I knew that they needed more in-home care each year. 

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I help them with lots of things around their home and garden, I perform yardwork, handyperson work, tech installation/support, and caretaking duties. This year I am excited to take two woodworking classes at OPRF so I can help even more with their projects as Bu’s Parkinson’s prevents him from being able to do these things. I will also soon be able to drive in Sweden so that I can run errands for them and drive them to doctor appointments. 

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I also provide emotional support, companionship, in person during summers and over Skype throughout the school year.