My big brother, Troy, and I loved each other completely--through tough times & good times, tough circumstances & periods of ease. We had the kind of special love between a brother & sister who made the committment to be there for each other no matter what. Where other family relationships failed, we both made sure that ours never would. Like most of us, Troy had lots of dimensions to his personality. He was gentle, strong, caring, kind, strong-willed, stubborn, generous, fun, funny, intelligent, loving, and joyful. (I could go on, but you get the idea.) He loved to ride his Harley (too loud, too fast); he crocheted the sweetest baby blankets & booties; he could complain about his employees and yet bail them out of situations other bosses would not have tolerated; he made million-dollar business deals wearing blue jeans & t-shirts. He had a great sense of humor and loved tell a good story, to tease good-naturedly, and to laugh out loud (everything from a giggle to a deep, belly laugh).
I suspect Heaven is a bit louder now that Troy has joined Todd and Pop there. Even though my world is left lacking without him, I believe that we will one day be reunited in Christ--and even now I believe he is not too far away. He certainly lives on in my heart and in the many memories I have of him. Thanks for reading.
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