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"

Five Years in Heaven

Tomorrow, October 21st will be 5 years since we held our sweet Baby Lucas.  Seems like both forever and just yesterday....if that is possible.  We remember his smile and the lessons that his short time with us taught us.  Our mission is to make him so proud of us each day by being the best Mommy and Daddy that we can be to his brothers.  We know that he is smiling on us now and is our guardian angel.  We are blessed to have held him for the time we had him. 

I love to listen to Hunter tell Cade about Lucas, and I know he will continue to tell Cade and our new little one all about Lucas.  Our biggest fear is that his memory will fade, but with Hunter and our wonderful family and friends his memory is very much alive. 

Mommy, Daddy, Hunter and Cade love you so much Lucas, we wish you were here to grow up with your brothers, but we are thankful for the time we had with you, the memories you left for us, the lessons you taught us, and the presence you continue to have in our family.  I know you will continue to watch over us from Heaven and ask God to continue to bless us with peace and comfort.

Love,

Mommy, Daddy, Hunter and Cade

Kindergarten

This week is so bitter sweet for us.  Hunter will start second grade, Cade will go to preschool for the first time and if you were here you would be going to Kindergarten. We are so proud of our boys, watching them grow and learn, but as hard as it is letting them grow up I am so blessed and thankful that they get to.....

If you were here you would be packing your backpack and be getting so excited to grow up....and we would cry as we watched you go....But instead I cry because you don't get to experience this milestone....We love you so very much and miss you each minute.  I know you will watch over us this week and give us strength.  Love and Hugs, Mommy and Daddy.

Happy 5th Birthday Sweet Lucas

Seems like just yesterday we were waking up so very early to the sound of my water breaking.  So excited to meet you and kiss your sweet face.  Hard to imagine that was 5 years ago.  We don't get to see you grow up, but we think of you always.  You are still such an important part of our family.  Your place can never be taken....it is yours forever.  We continue to tell your brothers about you and your smile and we try to live in a way that would make you proud.  We are doing okay now. We still have really hard times, but we are stronger now.  Thank you sweet baby for teaching us to not take one moment for granted, for being our guardian angel, for loving us from Heaven and helping us find our way.  For blessing us with your smile for 3 months and 21 days.  For being the best brother and son our family could ask for.  We love you and miss you so very much.  I will remember you on your birthday with a smile and a tear.  What a beautiful day, the day you came into our lives.  I hope we can celebrate your life in a way that makes you proud and in a way that teaches your brothers to do good for others.  We will share your birthday gifts with the Ronald McDonald House again this year.  Love you and miss you always. 

Happy Birthday my Sweet Baby

Four Years in Heaven

Tomorrow, October 21st will be 4 years since I held my sweet baby Lucas.  Our lives have changed so much since that day.  We miss him so much, every day.  He is so much a part of our family.  His pictures and the butterflies around our house...in every room remind us of his love.  We don't do anything as a family without realizing he is not with us and missing him.  We are better now, we can laugh and smile, but we still remember and we still hurt. 

I hope he is someplace looking down on all of us...his Mommy, Daddy, Hunter and Cade as well as those who knew him and loved him...family and friends.  I know he gives me strength and is our guardian angel...he watches us and protects us.  I love to watch Hunter tell Cade about his brother....even though I am convinced they met in Heaven.  I hope he is proud of us.  We try so hard to honor his memory, to take care of his brothers for him and teach them the importance of not taking the next moment for granted.  Mommy, Daddy and Hunter and Cade love you so very much Baby Lucas....you will live in our hearts forever and ever!  Today please remember his smile and his sweet spirit. 

Happy 4th Birthday!

Today you celebrate your 4th Birthday in Heaven. Mommy, Daddy, Hunter and Cade are remembering you today and your sweet spirit and beautiful smile.  You are truely loved and missed.  We tell your brothers about you and they know they have a brother that watches over them from heaven!  I know that you are celbrating in heaven with all of the people that love you there.  I am sure there are a bunch!  Please send us some hugs and kisses today as we remember you. Thank you for being such a wonderful son and for helping us find peace and strength to live here without you.  We will keep your memory alive and try our best to make you proud.

We love you! 

Mommy, Daddy, Hunter and Cade

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.