My grandfather, who is 76 years old, sewed blankets and sold them at the flea market so I could walk again – Then a motorcyclist arrived and said to me, "I've been looking for you for 20 years."

Grandfather leaned forward.

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At 76, grandpa was already working long days as a warehouseman. After the crisis, he started working overtime and got my grandmother's sewing machine out of the cupboard.

At night, he made children's blankets and throws. On weekends, they were sold at the flea market.

One night, I found him sewing at two in the morning, his fingers swollen.

"You've been working all day."

"Your therapy comes first, Maisie."

"You matter too."

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