On Sunday, May 20, I had the the honor as the Superintendent of Schools in Osage City and as a Father to give a high school diploma to Craig Sterling Carriger.
I did OK throughout the entire ceremony. Watching him walk down the aisle. Hearing him sing in the OCHS Chorus for the last time. Even the solo he sang. The standing ovation he got from his class. I was still doing OK. Then, when he walked to the stage so I could present his diploma he grabbed me for the hug, that was too much.
My heart broke with memories of the 18 years that God has given me watching Craig grow as a child into a young adult.
His dreams will take him far away from the small community in the Flint Hills to a fast paced city that never sleeps.
A part of me will go with him as he studies and builds his own faith and life in the Big Apple!
Craig, thank you for your love, your ability to bring joy to peoples lives and so many great memories that you gave your mother and I.
We love you and ask that you keep God number 1 in your life!
Love,
Dad
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