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Talk about any major life events, milestones, or other important things in life that have been disrupted by the pandemic.

<strong> A year ago in May 2020, my daughter "graduated" from law school.</strong> Well, yes, she did complete her studies and graduate, and<strong> the school mailed her the diploma</strong>. But there was<strong> no graduation ceremony at all.</strong> We brought her balloons and a special meal, and her roommate organized a lovely zoom party with friends and family. But there was no wearing of a cap and gown, no commencement, no crossing a stage to shake hands with a university dean and receive a diploma, no speeches, no real party.<strong> Last year, we didn't complain, we just made do. Her's was one of thousands of graduations disrupted</strong> by the virus, and honestly, this was a graduate school graduation; <strong> we felt the high schoolers and undergraduates were the ones who really lost out</strong> due to the virus. But<strong> this past weekend, my daughter went to a party for a friend who graduated this past week.</strong> They had a smaller, pared down outside ceremony, but there was a ceremony and a party afterwards. My daughter's friend told my daughter to try on her cap and gown, and then<strong> they took pictures of my daughter goofing around in the friend's cap and gown. It was fun to see those photos</strong> and then<strong> I realized all over again, what had been lost or taken from her and others due to the pandemic.</strong> On Facebook, I've been seeing many, many pictures of graduations -- I'm so glad people can celebrate these important milestones again!