Michael Dean Blankenship

Dear Dad, Today marks one month that my grandson Kai'Ren was born. His eyes are so blue. He has your eyes and I can see you in them. I sure wish you could have met him And Amiyah your great granddaughter. She is super smart Dad. Sassy as can be and funny . It's been so long since I've written in here. Although I still write to you sometimes & bring it to the cemetery. Shaun is doing much better now. Hoping he stays the right path. I don't want to lose him like we lost you. You must have...

Dear Dad,

Although time has passed...We're approaching a year soon, but it still seems like yesterday. I am still trying to put the pieces of the puzzle together. Don't give up on me Dad, and don't leave. I need your help in figuring this one out. It still hurts so much, and the pain will NEVER go away.My life in a shambles right now and I can't help but wonder how I would be if you were home. You were supposed to be here by now..and they took that away from me.o All the plans that...

Dad,

It's been a while since I've been on here. Things have been really hard. I can still feel you with me at times, but not like I did before. I know you were there when Marshall was here..so what do you think? I've never had a chance to know what you thought about anyone I was with..except Billy...but that was just kiddy stuff. I miss you terribly, and although I don't cry as often, I know you see me crying alot over you. I just don't think the pain will ever go away...the empty...

I just wanted to put this on here in case they take it off the site:

Michael Dean Blankenship

BLANKENSHIP
Michael Dean Blankenship, age 48, from Grove City, Oh., died July 3, 2005. Born April 14, 1957. Survived by parents, Clinton and Bonnie Blankenship; grandmother, Emma Blankenship; daughter, Micheal Maxwell (Blankenship); son, Shaun Blankenship; grandchildren, Richelle, Camron, LaNora, D'Angelo and Tyler; brothers, Rick (Brenda) Blankenship, David...

THIS IS A POEM THAT MY DAD HAD, I AM NOT SURE IF HE HAS WRITTEN IT, BUT IT SURE SEEMS TO HIT HOME:

DO YOU HAVE THE TIME

I'LL TAKE THE TIME TO ENJOY A SUNSET & BATHE IN THE SERENITY OF DUSK,
I'LL TAKE THE TIME TO CHERISH A SMILE AND RETURN ONE AS A MUST.
I'LL TAKE THE TIME TO HEAR THE BIRDS MELODIOUSLY SING,
I'LL TAKE THE TIME TO PUSH THE CHILDREN GENTLY ON THE SWING.
I'LL TAKE THE TIME TO CLIMB A MOUNTAIN,VIEW THE WORLD FROM UP ABOVE,...