Last Grandchild Under 18

Tomorrow Troy will be 18 years old. Having been the baby of the grandchildren gave him a position of importance as he was spoiled by all the other young ones. We as grandparents always thought that there would never be an end to grandchildren but how fast that managed to be a lost thought. Troy has been a great ending of a wonderful flock of kids who we have had the good fortune to say they were our grandchildren. Everyone brags about their grandchildren but we only bragged when there  was really something to brag about.

Troy was a joy from the very beginning. He was very intelligent and as far as physical characteristics go he has excelled in every athletic event he joined. He has had enough knocks while playing hockey, baseball and football. These hard knocks never dampened his spirit and he is as enthusiastic about sports now as he has ever been.

His older brother was his role model and we often teased Troy about slight exaggerations when he described his prowess at golf when he claimed to have a hole in one on a 368 yard hole.It was all in fun because he is also a great golfer. One story tells you about his determination. I have a pool table and Troy really wished to beat me at the game just once. I gave him a game once and he was angry and said I never tried. From Then on over years I beat him regularly but he never gave up. One day he beat me fair and square and that was that. He never even bragged but just stated to Theresa that he won the game that day.

My wish for Troy on this 18th Birthday is that he carry that winning spirit through life and be a bright light in the eyes of all those he meets. He has great talent so be expect great things from Troy. I know that being the youngest gives him the great opportunity to do everything that the previous seven never accomplished.