Last week, I received a call from my grandson, Geoffrey, and I heard, “Paw-Paw, I passed!” I told him I was not surprised because I knew he would.

Geoff graduated from Loyola Law School this past May and was very excited about the news that he had passed the BAR Exam. He will be sworn in as a licensed attorney Thursday at the Pontchartrain Center.

Since elementary school, Geoff always said he wanted to be a lawyer. Over the years, I’ve often asked him why, and he would always say, “I want to help people.” I would tell him if that was his motivation, he would be successful.

I have 15 grandchildren, and each one has been given different talents and has developed their own personalities. I’ve encouraged them to be the person God intended them to be.

At an early age, Geoff knew what he wanted to be and focused on his goal. He’s worked as hard as anyone I’ve known to achieve it.

This week as we spoke, I told him that an education only gives someone an opportunity to succeed. It doesn’t guarantee success.

I also shared that like any profession or type of employment, the majority of people settle for being average – just getting along. Those who achieve greatness dare to be different. They realize the secret to living is giving to others what God has so generously blessed them with. They are more concerned about serving others, instead of being served. They are leaders in their communities, have a love for their country and put God first in everything they do.

As I look back at his life, I remember him playing sports, doing well in school, always being polite and most of all, humble.

Much credit must be given to his parents, Michael and Ronny Michel, who have been godly examples.

Jeanne and I are extremely proud of his accomplishments. We wish him well and pray that he will always be in God’s will for his life.

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