Hayden" LUKE" Baker

I am changing the course of my blog for a very special reason. John's son-Luke Baker turned 13 today. I remember him as a baby and then a toddler.

As a baby, Luke was a sweet, happy, full of giggles baby. As a toddler, he always had an agenda in his little mind. He was very alert and would charm anyone that stooped down to squeeze his chubby cheeks. As he got older and was able to talk, his lips had so much expression with his words. His mouth would exaggerate every word he said and he was full of questions. When I was married to Kevin, we moved around alot so I did not have the chance to spend alot of time around Kelly, John or their children. When John and I came together, I would ask John to share stories with me about Luke so I could better understand Luke and what made him the sweet boy he is.

These are some of the things John has shared with me about his precious son Luke.
13 years ago today, Luke blessed this world on a pleasant, football Saturday. There started to be shift from summer to fall but the sun was bright and the air was fresh. John was waiting in the hospital for his son to arrive. Over 9 years had passed since the birth of Nathan and policy had changed...This time, John was in the delivery room, able to cut the umbilical cord, and held Luke immediately. Luke was healthy- in condition and weight. He hardly had any hair and cheeks were squeezable soft. John told me that Luke’s eyes were wide open and bright and he stared at him intently. John said that at that moment, he felt like Luke's mind was already reeling with thoughts and questions. One day, when Luke would be able to talk-he was going to "have words" with anyone that was willing to listen.

Once Luke was able to go home with his father, mother and Nate-it was a joyous day in the Baker home. The first night that baby Luke was home, they discovered Luke had slight colic. John would have to walk with him quite often in his arms. Alot of late evenings, it was John and Luke. Later, after a few trips to the doctors, John was reassured that Luke did not have colic, but that Luke was a night owl. Luke did not require alot of sleep and refused to stay in bed. After his brothers and sister fell asleep, Luke would sneak downstairs and climb in John's lap and watch TV with him. Kelly would always go to bed early, so it was Luke and his Daddy every night.

As Luke got older, his choice in foods was apparent. Unlike his older brother who loves, veggies, fruit, ice water and football. Luke loved chips, salsa, fried food, sweet tea, and NASCAR. John told me that Luke would call his salsa "dip it." He would ask for chips and 'dip it"

Luke’s favorite cartoon was Blues-Clues. Luke fell in love with Thomas the Tank. For Luke’s fifth birthday, his mom and dad took him to see Thomas the Tank Engine in North Carolina. He got to ride the train and loved every minute of it. For a prior Christmas, Santa brought Luke this huge Thomas the tank Engine train set. John told me that Luke would always want him to play "trains' and that Luke got to be Thomas, and John had to be Gordon. His love for trains was very deep. John told me that they would go to train yards and that Luke would point out different train parts and explain how they worked. John said that he was just amazed at how Luke paid attention to detail. Luke liked for his dad to read him the Witch, the Warlock and Wardrobe (CS Lewis). Luke is very ticklish and would tell John to tickle his armpits and Luke would go crazy with abundant giggles. Luke always wanted a reward for a chore. Luke was clean and organized and not to many were allowed to enter his bedroom unless he monitored them. NO one was allowed to touch his trains unless Luke gave permission. I did have the privilege of playing trains with Luke on one of our visits and I felt honored that he allowed me to. Luke would want his dad to rub his belly button or his ears right before he went to sleep. John told me that those times were the best talks that he and Luke had. John's memories run deep over his precious son Luke.

John has called many times to speak to Luke for his birthdays. Kelly will not allow it. As a matter of fact, Kelly filed a police report claiming that John was threatening her and that he was going to take the kids away. Kelly denies this report, but we have a copy with Kelly’s clear signature on it. Once again, here is a hateful, vindictive woman that does not want John around their children because lies will be exposed. Re-read this entry and ask yourself why a mother would even deny a father to speak to his precious son on his birthday? In Lou with all the insanities between John and Kelly’s marriage and divorce, it does not make sense that a son is denied a relationship with his father. Kelly tells Luke that his father is a mean, hateful man that left him for another woman. That John does not miss him and never tries to call Luke because he does not care about him. Luke-when you read this, please do not believe the lies. Your father loves you and misses you. There is not a day that goes by, that your dad does not long to hug you or ‘have words” with you. He tries to call you, he tries to send you things but your mom throws gifs away and refuses to let you speak to your dad. Please try to call your dad if you can. Here is his phone number-484-885-2443. Here is his email address johnbaker2011@gmail.com here is your dad’s facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001760586276 If you have questions, ask Nathan as he talks to your dad every day.
Hayden Luke Baker, 13 years ago today you were born and what a glorious day it was. Luke, your father misses you and he loves you very much. I hope one day very soon, you will speak and see your father again. He cannot wait until that day comes. Your dad is a good man, a good friend and a good father. He loves you and that has never changed from the day you were born.

Happy Birthday!!!!!