I Thought I’d Face Graduation Alone After Losing Both My Parents-Then Someone Suddenly Covered My Eyes

holding glittery signs. Why should I cross a stage so a section of empty seats can stare back at me?”

“Because you worked 4 years to reach that stage.”

“I worked for Mom and Dad to see it. They won’t.”

“I know.”

“Then what’s the point?”

Nana reached for my hand. “The point is that you finish what you began—for yourself and for the people who loved you long continue reading …