I am the wife who was VERY grateful for Craig's willingness to come lastminute camping with us. It saved me from a couple days of frustration (being on a boat all day long with 3 boys, two who are full of energyand one who focuses on fishing, is way too much for me). So when Jed said that Craig would come, I was thrilled. I was a little worried about how Reid would react and what he would say about Craig's hand, (Reid being 3 and very curious...who knows what would come out of his mouth!) But my worry quickly left when they started talking.
Craig had a very good attitude about the things that happened in his life. He seemed like the kind of person who just let things happen because he knew it is the Lord's will and there is nothing he could do about it but go along. It amazed me with what he was able to do...in fact, I don't think there was anything he couldn't do. He never let his handicap slow him down, he was fishing along with Jed, catching the fish a reeling them in. He even gutted a couple fish! He has a can do attitude and was eager to help out.
My boys loved him, Reid was instantly curious about his 'cool hook' and helped Craig look for his hand. Just today I told him that one of Daddy's friends was coming over to visit and Reid instantly asked, "The one with the hook?!" Craig will be greatly missed by all, young and old. I feel blessed to have met Craig and to have some of his light and influence shine on my family.
--Leona Burton
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