Harmony Hensley | Occassional Writer and Over Thinker
Today we are gathered to remember, to laugh, and to celebrate the extraordinary life of the one and only George Elvin Kenworthy. On behalf of the family, I want to thank all of you for joining us today. George loved to be the center of attention and would no doubt be thrilled to see so... Continue Reading →
I won’t apologize for tears, as I am sure they will be flowing for the foreseeable future. My Grandma cried easily and often commented that her “bladder was behind her eyes”. Today we remember a tremendous woman. Edith Eileen was the beaming bride of Barney Smith for over 75 years. Their love story is... Continue Reading →
Heaven gained an angel on Monday September 24, 2018 as Edith Eileen Smith went home to be with Jesus. She was at peace as she passed, with hands held close by her adoring daughter, Shirley, and the love of her life, Barney Smith, who had cherished his bride for over 75 years. She was... Continue Reading →
Dammit David this isn’t how any of this was supposed to go, but here we are. I remember growing up you were always late to family dinners. After a while we all started telling you dinner was at 5 if it really started at 6. This is one of those times I wish you were... Continue Reading →
I have a story to tell, and I need your help. Dear friends of mine are in great need and I’m hopeful that you, the person reading this, whoever you are, wherever you are, can help. It’s a story of heroic triumph to be repeated once again, like a phoenix rising from the ashes. It’s... Continue Reading →
The older I get the more I realize life is hard. Some days, more than others, it’s clear we live in a broken world. Today is one of those days. On my mind today are friends facing hard times. One friend is in the hospital in the fight of her life against the evil that... Continue Reading →
It’s Memorial Day. Though most Americans identify this holiday with a long weekend filled with barbecue, pool openings and fun with friends there are countless families missing a loved one on this somber holiday. As I mentioned in my Veteran’s Day post, I grew up in a family that knows the sacrifice a soldier makes... Continue Reading →
It is a special day in the Hensley house. There will be food, and laughing, celebrating and reverie. Today is Skyler’s birthday. And I love it! Some of you are blessed enough to know him; many of you sadly do not (I’m bummed for you if this is the case). I get to be his... Continue Reading →
I’m sure I’ll write a post about my first Mother’s Day experience this year. (It’s been awesome and sweet and the day is only half way through). But I want to make sure I take time to publicly thank my own Mom in front of God and the internet. Last year I did a facebook... Continue Reading →
