Meet my dad, James Henson, Father of the Century
by Melissa Noll
Every year I have watched as young children nominate their dads. However, this year I decided why not, it doesn’t have to be a new dad or a young child describing their dad. So, I decided to write about MY dad!
Most people in the community knew my mom, Garnett Henson. She worked at the school for a number of years. When she retired, she was librarian of the Middle School. Unfortunately, in 2009 she passed away unexpectedly. My dad held strong for my sister and me. Then just a few short weeks later, my grandma passed away, so my dad lost his wife and his mother in a very short period. However, during this time he stayed strong.
His older brother and sister-in-law needed help. He didn’t think twice taking basically a suitcase full of clothes and moved to Arizona where he took care of his brother and sister-in-law who both had dementia and other ailments until they passed away. Never complaining–Oh, and did I mention that he was battling prostate cancer that had metastasized into his bones? And did I mention that he NEVER complained. That is my dad.
My dad even now with stage four cancer, COPD and other ailments would give the shirt off his back to anyone. He may have weakening bones; but his heart and attitude are the strongest of anyone I know!
I would ask that you honor my Dad for Father’s Day – and really, he should be Father of the Year or maybe the Century.
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Nice job Mellissa!
Oh my word, Melissa Noll, that is so beautifully done!!! Love to all of you ❤️
Missy, this is beautiful. So honest and heartfelt. 💖❤️💖. Enjoy him as long as you can, and keep the life lessons you have
learned from him close to your heart. 💖. Someday those lessons and your memories are all you will have left, but thank God for the moments and the memories! Great job!
My dad passed away 42 years ago. You are so blessed tø still have your father with you. And a man who has built a loving and supportive legacy for you and your children. We need more examples of men like that! I thank God for your life and your father!
Nice job Mellisa!
Love!!
Jim, Wishing you a very Happy Father’s Day. This is a great picture. I was able to see first hand what a wonderful father you are. I watched you be a great husband too. You took such great care of your three girls. You helped us, so many times, with our home repairs. All the times you and Garnett helped with the kids, carrying Greg around town and later finding a pacifier in your pocket. How sad I was when we had to move. We were very blessed to have you as our neighbor and friend. Missy is right, you do deserve a medal. Thank you Jim. Love, The Niendorf’s. Linda, Greg, and Gretchen
Linda Niendorf says:
June 13, 2019 at 8:59 am
Jim, Wishing you a very Happy Father’s Day. This is a great picture. I was able to see first hand what a wonderful father you are. I watched you be a great husband too. You took such great care of your three girls. You helped us, so many times, with our home repairs. All the times you and Garnett helped with the kids, carrying Greg around town and later finding a pacifier in your pocket. How sad I was when we had to move. We were very blessed to have you as our neighbor and friend. Missy is right, you do deserve a medal. Thank you Jim. Love, The Niendorf’s. Linda, Greg, and Gretchen