Amanda Darlin Baker

I was shocked when I first heard that Mandy died. Now, three years later, I still feel troubled by it. I think of her often. I only knew Mandy for a few years, but she definitely left an impression on me. She was always kind and happy and helpful — whenever I was having a bad day and ran into Mandy, I would breathe a small sigh of relief because she always had something to say that would cheer me up, and she would continually try to figure out a way to help. She was a good person with a good heart. One thing that really stood out to me about her was that she was always looking for love (obviously because she had a lot to give). She had something about her where her presence alone was enough to make me feel better — she had a positivity and warmth to her that not a lot of people have these days. I am devastated that I will never again get to see or talk to her. I came here due to a (probably ridiculous and child-like; possibly selfish) wish that she will hear this message from “the beyond”, and somehow make it so I’m no longer so bothered by her absence. (I know that won’t happen, but I still had to try.) One time she found a big box of brand new contacts someone just discarded in the middle of a sidewalk (we figured it probably fell off a truck) — she gave them all away to a bunch of people who needed them, including me. She literally gave people the gift of sight, haha. I wish we would’ve seen THIS coming. I should have. I’m sorry. Hopefully it’s true what they say — there IS a God, and he took you early because you were needed; and now you’re up there in heaven, smiling down at everyone and sending out your warm, happy vibes to us whenever we feel down. I really hope so, Mandy. Miss you.

I love you Amanda…. I’m sorry…. You didn’t deserve this…. I pray you are at peace….until we meet again…

Amanda was a gentle soul gone too soon