Nineteen years have passed since I walked across the stage at high school graduation.  It was a big deal to me.  My family came from all around to celebrate the day with me.  My church family arrived in the stands with a big sign.  They cheered me on and made the day even more special.  At the end of the ceremony, we all gathered in a big circle and tossed our caps.  Let me be honest.  I threw mine just a little and then caught it.  The night marked the ending of my public school education and the beginning of instruction taught by the school of life.  The class of…