This memorial website was created in the memory of our sweet Baby Lucas Owen Blankenship who was born in Kentucky on June 30, 2006 and passed away on October 21, 2006 due to SIDS. Lucas was loved so much by so many.  He touched our lives in so many ways during his time in our arms.  He was a wonderful son, a terrific little brother, grandson, nephew and cousin.  We will remember him forever. It is our hope that this site will give the ones who love him a place to share their thoughts, prayers and memories.  

"SOME PEOPLE ONLY DREAM OF ANGELS....WE HELD ONE IN OUR ARMS"

Three Years in Heaven

On October 21, 2009 it will have been three years since I have held my sweet baby Lucas.  I miss him so much.  It seems like both a lifetime and a moment ago that we lost him to SIDS.  If he were with us he would be three years old.  I can only imagine how big and smart he would be.  When I watch Hunter and Cade I imagine them with Lucas.  His place remains in our family.  We don't do anything as a family without thinking of him and loving him.  Just today Hunter asked if we could tie a long string to a balloon, send it to Lucas and when he grabs it we could pull him back down to us really fast.  He remembers his brother and loves him so much.  I know Cade knows Lucas too....we tell him about him but I know they met in heaven and that Lucas picked Cade for us.  This year as we remember him we again try to remember his smile and all he taught us.  We don't take anything for granted.  We know tomorrow isn't guarenteed.  We love our children with everything we have and treasure each and every moment. 

Kiss your babies, hug them tight to you.  Remember Baby Lucas' smile and love.  He will give us the strength we need to continue to make him proud. 

Mommy, Daddy, Hunter and Cade love and miss you dearly. You are so much a part of our family and all we do. We will do our best to make you proud of us and to keep your memory alive. Love you sweet baby boy.

Happy 3rd Birthday Sweet Baby

Today we will celebrate the third anniversary of Lucas' birth.  He would be 3 this year.  It is hard to imagine who he would be if he were still here with us.  He would be starting preschool in the fall. 

Lucas may not be here in body, but his spirit inspires us everyday.  He was such a happy baby and always had a smile for Mommy, Daddy and Hunter.  We try very hard to honor his memory by being good parents to Hunter and Cade.  We try to not take a moment for granted and live each moment to the fullest.

For Lucas' 3rd birthday we will remember the moments we had with him and the smiles he gave us.  We will tell his brothers about him and how proud we know Lucas is of them and the wonderful people they are. We hope that Lucas' friends and family remember him with a smile.  We appreciate your support and love.

Thank you Lucas for being our son for all you gave us in your days on earth and for the strength and inspiration your memory continues to provide us.  It isn't easy being here without you, but we will try to be strong in your memory!  We love you more than words and miss you so very much.  Happy Birthday my sweet baby boy. 

Love,

Mommy, Daddy, Hunter and Cade

Two Years as an Angel

On October 21 it will be two years since I held my baby Lucas.  Our family misses him so very much.  I am amazed that so much time has passed.  It seems like just yesterday and then it seems like a lifetime ago.  No matter how much time passes, we still love and miss our baby. Our family has a big empty place that is always felt.  We think of him each and every day and are so greatful for the things he tought us through his life and his death.  We tell Hunter and Cade about Lucas every chance we get.  He will always be our Angel and I know that he is proud of how we are moving forward.  Jimmy and I hold two sons in our arms and one in our heart.  Think of Lucas this month and on the 21st.  Smile like he did and do something nice in his memory.  Kiss your children....tell them you love them...live each moment with them like it was your last. 

Happy 2nd Birthday LUCAS!

June 30, 2008, Lucas would be 2.  He is celebrating his birthday in heaven and we are here thinking of him and loving him and missing him so much.  Lucas was such a sweet baby...he always had a smile for his Mommy, Daddy and big brother.  I wonder who he would be today...a feisty little toddler....talking and laughing....running and playing.  I hope he is doing those things in heaven....I hope that my grandparents and other loved ones in heaven are telling him all about his family and how much we love and miss him.  I hope he can see us and that he is proud of how we are keeping his memory alive.  I know he is  proud of Hunter and of Cade.

Happy Birthday my baby boy.  Mommy, Daddy and Hunter miss you so much and we are telling Cade all about you....although I think you two already know each other.

If you are reading this please remember Lucas with a smile on his birthday.  Take time to watch a butterfly and remember that smile of his and what he taught us all.  We can't take one minute for granted because the next minute is not a guarantee.  Hug your children.  Tell them you love them. 

We want to thank "The Friends of Baby Lucas" for sponsoring his site.  We are so blessed to have these wonderful people in our lives.  They are an incredible support system to all of us.  We love you.

The friends of Baby Lucas are Beth's co-workers and friends in Clark County.