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

your school colors before you could sit up,” Nana said. “You had a navy blanket covered in gold stars. She held you and said, ‘My girl is going to wear these colors when she graduates.’”

I looked back at her.

“Your father saved every report card you brought home,” she continued. “Even the one from 3rd grade that said you talked too much during reading continue reading …