Relief washed over me, and I laughed. “So, the ‘save me’ call was about crafts, not a crisis?”

“Yes,” my mom sighed. “But maybe also save me from another glue gun purchase. He’s already bought four!”

The summer continued with less extreme crafting, but the bond between grandmother and grandson strengthened, filled with creativity and love. And every so often, I’d get a call about another ’emergency’—usually involving glitter, fabric, or an ambitious new project idea.