Be a blessing
August 8, 2017 by Wink RockStars
Brandon Jons was diagnosed with leukemia September 1989. He relapsed two years later and passed away on November 5th, 1991 at the age of five.
“So many folks rallied to help us when he [Brandon] had leukemia. We even got adopted by a church group that made sure we had Christmas. And we had a benefit concert in Fredericksburg that blessed us in so many ways.” Brandon’s mom, Robin Jons commented.
For over 25 years since losing their son, the Jons have lived by the motto “Be a Blessing” and continuously find ways to outpour blessings into the community. Recently, the Jons have taken to a couple who have come on hard times while trying to support their young family. The Jons refer to them as “The Deserving Family in Fredericksburg.” This is a family with five kids under the age of five, one of those kids is only a newborn babe. This is a family where the father is recently injured on disability, and mother is at home running the entire household. This is a family striving to make life the best they possibly can for their family, in spite of their unforeseen financial instability.
The Jons reached out to the extended community to join in helping “The Deserving Family” and the response was breathtaking. Robin stated that “The Deserving Family of Fredericksburg” received enough duplicate items that they can even pay it forward now too.
The Jons’ story inspired us as it is relatable through our CEO, Sheryl Moore who lives by the same adage to be a blessing, even more so after the tragic death of her eldest son, AJ.
We know the future is bright for “The Deserving Family of Fredericksburg.” We are grateful to be able to pitch in and order additional necessities for this very deserving family.
