Together Again....2026 is a great start for this fabulous but emotional Friday!
We had not visited since October 7, 2025 and were looking forward to being with them again!
Even a sign on the road seemed appropriate for a visit the Heinzes!
Going 64 E towards Highlands after Franklin, NC we could follow our noses so to speak and enjoy the ride. Left on Walnut Ridge and up the narrow road a bit, we began looking for Lick Skillet Road for a good old laugh. Familiarity with roadways and jeep rides has a way to welcome all who have ever visited the Henize family,
Past the wooden cross and row of black mailboxes we turned right to head up Glennview Lane! Of course, passing the Garage Mahall had both of us and every one who has ever stayed there with a sweet memory and a catch in their throat. Think T-Cups!
Our granddaughter Lucy even zip-lined down to it from their house!
They were waiting on the front porch for us! After meeting their son Scott for the first time, we moved from swinging on the wooden porch swing we pulled up the wicker chairs for easy sitting and lots of chatting!
Before working in the insurance business, LEL, was a pastor and his life, as well as hers, was filled with serving others.
They still have beautiful!stained glass windows in their home, plus books on on most every table. Margie just finished The Calamity Club and is trying to get hime to read it now!
A current story he shared was about their three kids, who remain closely connected. Karen (70), Bud (68), and Scott, aka Scottie, (65), all retired within one year of each other! His face glowed as he told the story! He winked as he said it was a way to have one of them with them every time they came back to the mountains lately! Now they even cook for them and drive them around!
Larry admitted that he would be 90 in October so he no longer was driving! Margie quickly interjected, "I am only 95 and won't be 96 until November! I can drive if needed!" (???) a















