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Hallelujah! Last weekend one grandson graduated from college and was able to be part of an in-person ceremony. Students were outdoors on a football field, socially distanced in their seating, and masked throughout the ceremony. Each graduate was allowed 2 tickets, so his parents were in the stands. The ceremony was live-streamed; we were able to see it from start to finish. Students walked across the stage to receive diplomas - masked, pictures taken with masks, no hands shaken. We could lament about not being there as we have been for other grandchildren. Instead, we were delighted that a ceremony was held and that he was able to participate. We celebrated what was and put aside what wasn't. We took another important step toward normalcy, and that was worthy of celebration.