Jonny May

I’ve been wanting to post some pictures and some of my own thought’s on Jon’s graduation (and the wedding for that matter, but that will continue to wait).

Jon has been a hero of mine for many years. Even when we were little kids, I knew he is better than I am. I know I pushed him (and picked on him) a bit, but really he has always been smarter, faster, and stronger than I was. I know it didn’t always show because I had the advantage of age (and size). I have always been proud of him. He did better in every sport than I did and I was so proud of what he could accomplish on the field. In the classroom, it didn’t take him long to graduate from college and get started in surpassing me there.

I hear a lot of people tell me how amazed they are at Jon’s physical and mental toughness in this battle. In some ways I am not surprised, because I’ve grown up knowing that Jon has this strength in him. That doesn’t mean I am not in awe of him.

I know I wouldn’t be half the man I am today, if it weren’t for my younger brother pushing me to be better and I would consider it quite an accomplishment if I could be half the man he is.

Here are a couple of pictures. I don’t know if there are better ones out there, because honestly I don’ know if there was a dry eye in the family.

God bless you all and God bless Jon and Brandy,

–Jeremy

Hey, it’s Brandy here! Just wanted to give an update on Jon! After waking up to some serious pain and frequent urination overnight I called hospice and they decided we should bring a urine sample to the hospital in Beloit. Jon was in so much pain that we decided he should come with. He had taken some ibuprofen before we left, but by the time we got to Beloit his pain had returned. He decided to be admitted, which is hard for him because, as you know he really hates being at the hospital!

After getting some fluids started and some pain medications they took him down for a CT of the kidneys/bladder. In about 30 minutes we had results! He did have a kidney stone, but it had already passed into his bladder! So the worst is over!

Now, he will just finish this bag of IV fluids and he will be released. Hopefully he will pass that pesky stone tonight!

Thanks for all of your love, support and prayers! We love you all!

Brandy and Jon