A Letter to Brandi from Amanda...

Oh Brandi... I don't know where to begin.

I don't know how to describe how I feel right now except to say that I
wish I could go back in time and relive our moments together again and
to see you once more.

During the early years that I spent with you, Brandi, there were many things happening
in my life that time that were not very positive. Although I did not share these hardships
with anyone, I always felt that somehow you sensed what was going on. You always has a
smile on your face, and as simple a gesture as it was, it comforted me. You probably never
knew the impact you had on me, but your friendship helped me to look toward the light.

All the years we've been apart and out of touch, I've driven past your old house and
thought of you; wondering where you were, what you'd been doing...and when we reconnected,
you were exactly as I'd left you: a beautiful, sweet, loving person with a heart of gold.

Words can't express how deeply saddened I am that you gone, but I know that just as you did
in our childhood, you are looking at me now with a big smile to say that things will be ok.
You inspire me to be a better, happier person, and appreciate every moment of my life.

I'll always remember the little things we shared: being the official mascots of your parents
business, "Just Dogs," trying to master Bugs Bunny's Crazy Castle on your GameBoy, your
early love for Paula Abdul, and my mom having to pick me up from our sleepovers
because I was so allergic to your fluffy white cat. Despite how much I was suffering on those
nights, you were worth it.

I love you, Brandi. I can't wait to see you again.

Amanda Bollinger
Gilroy, Ca