Michael Jackson missed by children and mom Katherine!

Article by: Rumer Certeza
Photos: Fame Pictures,  Reuters

Michael Jackson's kids are really feeling that enormous absence of their late popstar dad, and what more at Father's day.

From the time that's gone by since the passing away of the king of pop, everyday seems like forever for Paris, Blanket and Prince.

It's like Michael never departed, as the three kids would constantly tune in to their late father's greatest hits for hours, as revealed by mother Katherine Jackson in an interview.

In fact, Katherine's efforts would prove naught as she continuously attempts to keep her grandchildren's minds off their dad, day after day. There was one instance when she thought of decorating Paris room with pictures of ballerinas or flowers. Her granddaughter had other things in mind.

"Paris went into a closet and she brought out seven or eight pictures of Michael, and she told me, 'No, I want daddy hanging in my room. I want to be able to see him.'"

Michael's mother also recalls fond memories of his superstar son when he was alive, like how generous and loving he was. She would describe how Michael's face would light up instantly everytime she opened his gifts to her.

Here's to a speedy recovery for the Jackson family.

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