heyy cort,

i know me and you were never really that close but you were my family and i did love you. ill never forget the last time i went to tennesse and me you britney and sam were all in your bathroom doing something and you and brit started doing my makeup and poked me in the eye (: i have your picture on my wall the one you gave me of you and brit and you do seem to pop in my mind alot. im sorry me and you were never really able to be that close but every time i was down there me and sam always ended up and your house with you guys. i have a home video of all of us when we were all like 5 and 6 and 10 since wer all like a year apart and your in the camera for like 45 mins just sitting there taling to my mom about cows and things haha you were so funny and ill never forget you. ill always keep you in my thoughts and ill always keep your mom dad and sister in my prayers. i love you cortney and its never goodbye...ill see you sometime later.

God Bless Cortney

Happy Birthday Cortney...sweet angel ...may you have a beautiful day...just like you!...love always....

Have a wonderful and peacefull  day...sweet angel...love always..

Dear Britney......  sisters love  is so beautiful , and you can almost touch the love both of you share...Cortney is a beautiful angel and both of you were so lucky to have each other as sisters...I will always keep you and your family in my prayers....love always...irene mommy to angel...Kayla Xavier...forever.

Cortney,

What would I say to you on the eve of your 21st birthday?  I would first tell you how proud I am to be your aunt.  You always made me smile (even when the joke was on me).  You were the only one that could stop the fights between my kids.  I sure miss you doing that!

I would tell you to always hold your head high, dream big and never stop.  To love everyday like it was your last.  To SEE THE WORLD AND LOVE LIKE JESUS.  But you don't need any of that advice from me now.  I am so sad that I won't get to help you with your problems, help you dream your dreams, help you became the special woman that you were to be.

But I know that all your birthdays will be wonderful from now on.  I know that you don't have to worry about dreaming dreams, because everyday with Jesus is like a dream come true.  I don't have to worry about giving you advice, because you could give me some now on how to love.  You were always so full of love, I can only imagine how your heart must just want to burst with the love that you feel now.

If you could have been here for your 21st birthday, it would have been as special a day as I could have made  for you; but how wonderful to spend your birthday with Jesus and our father God.

I miss you today and everyday!

love forever,

Aunt Terria

Dear Cortney's Family,

Hey, how are you all doing? I hope that your doing good. Your daughter was and still is one of my best friends. I loved her like a sister and I miss her so much. She was always there for me when I needed someone to talk to. Cortney was a really special person to everyone that was in her senior class exspacially me and my boyfriend. If it wasn't for Cortney I don't think that I would have ever made it outta high school. She helpped me set a path and stick to it. After her death I didn't think that I could go on and I had a friend remind me that your daughter wouldn't want me to give up on my dreams that she had helpped me so carefully build and plan. To this day Mr. and Mrs. Hensley your daughter's memory lives on with me. I keep her memory alive by trying to follow in her foot steps by helping as many people that I can. I am working on third shift at Wal-Mart just to try and help those that are in need. Your daughter taught me that there are several different ways to help others then making them hurt. She always told me that it's better to do something good for somebody that hurt me then stoop down to their level and do what they did to me. What I'm trying to say in a round about way is that Everyone will and is missing your Daughter each and everyday. I know that you all do and My boyfriend and I also miss her very much. So May God Bless You and Your Family.

I am so sorry for you loss ~ Your sweet Cortney knows nothing but Peace and Happiness now in the Glory of her Lord and Saviour ~ She left her life of beautiful family love and warmth to enter into a love and warmth not touched by the evilness of mankind ~ She is eternally forever now ~ RIP Cortney ~ May the Peace of God that surpasses all of our understanding hold each of you up until the day the Lord comes on His Glory Cloud calling His Own People Home ~

Christmas In Heaven

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,
with tiny lights like Heaven's Stars reflecting on the snow.

The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear
for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear
but the sound of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.

I have no words to tell you of the Joy their voices bring
for it is beyond description to hear the Angels Sing.

I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart,
for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I can't tell you of the splendor or the peace here in this place
can you just imagine Christmas with our Saviour face to face.

I'll ask him to lift your spirit as I tell him of your love
so then pray for one another as you lift your eyes above.

Please let your hearts be joyful and let your spirit sing
for I am spending Christmas In Heaven and I'm walking with the King.

Cortney,

Aunt Angie wrote this poem about you for your 20th Birthday.  I think she did a great job.


MY JOURNEY

My journey started when God placed me in your womb
He knitted me together beautifully
And knew our hearts were in perfect tune;
That is where I took my first breath,
Inside your tummy walls.
You nurtured me and rocked me to sleep, when you couldn't see me at all.....
You protected me, from the beginning to the end
And when God knew the perfect time
Our earthly journey would begin.


My entrance was like no other, no one will soon forget
What began my peaceful entrance
Soon ended in a wreck.
God knew that you would understand and piece it all together;
As our lives on earth only could get better.


You held me in your arms
And I knew you were my mom.
You handed me to my daddy,
Who sang me my first song.


My sister awaited me, mad, but happy too.
I knew already she'd be my best friend
When she didn't have a clue.


You took me home where I grew and grew
And loved me more than I ever knew


We laughed and fought, danced and cried
God knew what He was doing when He made this family mine.
So many memories you made for me on earth,
Beginning with my birth.


My earthly journey you made the best,
You taught me all about Jesus,
He was the most important part of our family nest.


My heart couldn't hold another ounce of love,
What you provided was always just enough.


God placed His will within my heart and prepared me
For when we would depart.


He placed me in this family so many years ago
Where I watched the love of you, my parents, continue
to grow and grow.


He gave me a sister and a best friend,
Who stuck by me to the end.
He gave me grandparent's galore
He knew they would love me forever more.


God taught me how to love, even those who are disabled,
He gave our family, Josh
To show us He is able.


He gave me a great love in Jarrod, who loved me like no other
He will soon heal Jarrod's heart
Right now it's with his mother.


My exit for this earth was quick
Just like my entrance in
It started quiet, in your womb
And now with Jesus,
Who's returning soon.


Thank you for my journey there,
I Lived, Laughed, and Loved;
And now each day that passes by
I await in the clouds above.


Heaven is more beautiful than could ever be explained.
Like my journey on the earth,
That started with my birth.


So as you celebrate this day
The day that I was born.
Do not mourn for me.
My life in heaven now
Is exactly what He created it to be!