A special soul moved on yesterday. John Sebastian Andrews, age 42 passed away. "Johnny" taught a lot of people about the important things in life. He fought every day of his life. My prayers go out to the family. At this moment, burial arrangements are pending. When Johnny was born, we lived in Milwaukee. I remember the joy in his Dad's voice when he called to announce John's birth. It took several days to sort out the seriousness of John's disability. Each spina bifida case is different because it involves the failure of the nervous system at the base of the spine to fully develop. I know John endured more than 45 operations.
And then I found out that my brother Jerry retired. A long time employee at a local Kohler company, he retired. My little brother retired. I know the plumbing business is struggling as new house sales have "fallen off" but it does seem strange that at age 62, as if by magic, a buyout proposal appears. Jerry was given 10 hours (that is hours) to accept or reject a proposal. He accepted. He is restructuring his life. He too will be receiving Social Security paid for by "you". How come I'm always the last to learn about these things?
My Mother always said things happen in "threes". Sister-in-law Mary Ann died less than one year ago, sister Addie May died in October, and now Johnny. Enough is enough!
Give those around you a big hug!
Love,
Dad