Unbreakable Optimism

Craig was a co worker of ours at Hansen Chiro. Every time I walked into the office, Craig would smile, wave his hook at me and say something kind. I had some very special convorsations with Craig, about marriage, the gospel, and family. He confided often in my husband as well. When I met Craig I couldn't believe how positive he was about loosing his hand a month or so prior. I met him when he still had gauze wrapped around what was left of his wrist. My first thought when I met Craig was "wow this guy is too good to be real!" He was such a genuine, GOOD, honest, loving person. Always had something great to say about others. Craig has the light of Christ in his eyes. I remember thinking so when I met him. I can still see him standing next to the adjusting tables, telling joke after joke, and making all of the patients laugh. If I was having a bad day, it was as if he could feel my anxiety and tension, and he would come up and crack a joke to me, smile, and walk away. He was a dear friend to my husband and I. He was one of the first people to sign the border of our wedding picture at our reception that now hangs above our bed. I always felt that Craig realized that the accident with the roman candle could have been alot worse, and he made the best of his last year. Heavenly Father needs Craig. I feel that he was needed in the Heavens. He is reunited with his hand again. :) What an example Craig was to us all. I was so shaken by the knowledge of his death. The first thought that came to my mind was "HOW?...WHY? Why does it happen like this? One of the most amazing men I have ever met in my life is taken from this earth, while thousands of people who hate their lives and hate the world are here for another 70 years?" If I learned one thing from Craig...it is optimism. I remember telling my husband "if he can smile through loosing his hand, I can smile and deal with my heard disease". Craig is unbreakable. He was sent here to change the lives of many and this he has accomplished. Miss you Craig. Love you.

--Melinda and Chris Logan