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By: Your Garden
7/12/2011 4:35:05 PM
Your garden here. I'm busting out in my full July glory. Kurt just put a nice bed of mulch down (with help from Ricky and Peter) and Shannon has been keeping me weed free. The bald guy does things for me now and again. Missing you.
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By: Toni
7/12/2011 10:54:42 AM
You are in my thoughts and prayers always, but especially for today..........
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By: Susan D
7/11/2011 3:36:46 PM
Each year on July 12th, Tigris and I take a lantern to the edge of our pond and think of you, and of everyone who is thinking of you. Thank-you for having shared the light within in you with us.
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By: Jake Sarno
5/29/2011 10:13:41 PM
i have never really posted on this website and reading the thoughts on this page made me tear up. im now 12 years old and its hard to think that only 4 years ago you passed away and everyday there s that everylasting empyness within my heart. the day you died i remember like yesterday. expecting to see you later that week i was with you that morning but i was to busy doing nothing to even say good bye. it was like god wanted to teach me a lesson. it was the biggest kick in the stomache. my life has changed when you passed. dad went away for a couple of years to a monastary in new york missing my birthday twice. now he moved to texas and i see him 1 time every month. the day of your funereal i had been crying as the day you had passed. we all miss you you have split your soul into us making us more beautiful with you. i am the top writer in my class and the soul of my writings are you. the world suffered a loss. but you are not dead, your memories and spirit live forever
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By: jake sarno
5/29/2011 9:56:27 PM
Amanda on thursday the 12th will mark the 4th year without you. i regret everyday that day you dies we just sat on our asses and didnt even say goodbye.
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By: Derek
5/3/2011 12:30:15 AM
Happy Birthday Amanda!
Sending love, infinite amounts.
May you continue to be of benefit.
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By: Bev
5/1/2011 10:33:03 PM
Amanda your birthday will be tomorrow and you have been in my thoughts all day today. You continue to be missed. I see white feathers, pennies and butterflies and your presence is felt. You truly have touched many hearts... Happy Birthday. Love and miss you!
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By: Ned and Shannon
4/19/2011 8:16:31 AM
Hi Amanda,
The daffodils are just about ready to bloom in your garden. New shoots and buds are on everything else. We lost Dudley, our cat, to a bout with cancer, sadly, but he has a wonderful resting spot behind the Japanese Maple. We think about you often as we sit and enjoy the garden. We hope all others who loved Amanda will come by for a visit.
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By: David Belanger
4/18/2011 10:33:31 PM
Well where do I start? I have been disocnected from Peterborough for a long time. I have known the Wards for 27 years. My sister was really good friends with Mandy. I had no Idea of this tradgedy untill winter of 2010-2011. I guess I am at a loss for words. I have not been able to get this out of my head for some time now. So sorry for your loss!!
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By: Ned and your garden
9/1/2010 9:50:51 AM
We have some people (Bill and Patty) staying in our downstairs, and this morning, Bill was sitting out in the garden on Amanda's bench. He sat there peacefully for a long time, and then came over and asked about Amanda and Buddhism. I told him your story, and he mentioned that he and Patty were "Christian Buddhists" and had just been to India to visit all the areas the Buddha went to. He brought back a leaf from the original Bodhi tree, and he left it with the Buddha in your garden. It's an incredible gesture, and I wanted to share it with you all. I will take a picture later and post it. Miss you.
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By: Sasha
8/15/2010 7:55:51 PM
Spent some time with Missila this week... neither one of us said it, but I was missing you there. Looking at her so ready to bring a new baby into the world (one which you would have smothered with your love) made me so bittersweet in my happiness. Our collective anticipation and joy was palpable, and yet I wanted you there, dammit.
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By: Chad
7/12/2010 4:47:37 PM
Om Mani Padma Hung
We love and miss your presence. thank you for all the butterflys your bring to all of us.
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By: Ned and your garden
7/12/2010 11:42:42 AM
Hey Amanda, your garden kicks ass! (But you know that). Spent some time in there this morning, and it always reminds me of you. Going to take some pictures and get them posted so everyone can enjoy. And if anyone is nearby, please stop in. If we're not home, just relax and enjoy it.
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By: Bev
7/12/2010 10:57:56 AM
Thinking of you today and how beautiful of a person you are!! You are in our thoughts.. Butterflies in my garden remind me of you! We were so blessed to have known you and continue to miss your presence!
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By: Derek
6/14/2010 2:54:08 PM
i miss you
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By: Michelle Jacoby
5/2/2010 10:05:27 PM
Thinking of you on your Birthday. Happy Birthday Amanda!
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By: Dale Albert
8/20/2009 11:25:13 AM
I think often about Amanda (I always called her Mandy which may say a little bit on how long I've known her). Her and her family (although we do not see each other often) will always have a special place in my heart. She is undoubtably missed by many and will be loved forever.
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By: M.
8/6/2009 8:48:45 PM
Amanda.. A friend I miss every day. Girl you are thought of always, missed more than one could ever know, and in my heart forever!
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By: Sasha
11/27/2008 8:13:50 PM
I called Missy last night because I was thinking of her, feeling grateful to have her spirit in my life...it was Thanksgiving eve, and yet I thought to myself: why should I wait until the day itself to call and express my thoughts? Beyond my own gratitude for the sound of her voice, I wanted for her to know that she is an integral part of my life, one without which I would be remiss. I know times when we all gather together, and where Amanda's presence is so profoundly missed- these are moments full of sorrow. And yet... her laughter and light always remains. Today, and always, may we find strength and peace in the love we share.
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By: derek
8/21/2008 3:51:27 PM
Friday August 22nd at 10 am will be the final dispersal of Amanda's ashes in the catskills of NY, through out the beautiful Tibetan Monastery called Padme Samye Ling. Its 500 acres of beautiful rolling hills with plenty of deer, flowers, butterflies and lush green landscape and big open skies. It is a special time to send prayers and thoughts and realizing letting go of something as inseparable as colors in a rainbow is hard to grasp but necessary to move on. Life is constant and changing and nature and karma stop for no one. Amanda is and will always be a part of me and you and everyone else who had the honor of knowing her.. I am sending an infinite amount of love and compassion to you Amanda, may many people benefit from you and your presence now and in the future.. I will always and have always loved you and look forward to seeing you again as soon as this time allows
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By: Love & Compassion
7/17/2008 11:17:47 AM
Om Mani Padma Hung
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By: Derek
7/6/2008 10:32:48 AM
Written Saturday May 17th - excerpt.....
Today is the day Amanda and I would have been married. It’s a beautiful sunny day reflecting the blue of the sky and not a cloud in sight. I can only try to imagine how beautiful and radiant you would have looked. I’m smiling at just the thought.
This month we were to be married
Joined together
An official symbol to the world
Let it be so
Throughout all realms
Unborn and in love
Ripening each moment into eternal fullness
Everywhere
I rest in you
Complete in union;
Total Oneness
I love you Amanda and will never leave you because you are apart of me.
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By: sandy
7/1/2008 8:13:07 PM
As the one year make approches look not to what could have been but what life is without Amanda . This is a test to all who go through a loss of a loved one , inner thoughts come out on who you are and how you shape your life around the loss of a beautiful loved one . You grow as you think Amanda would have seen you grow and change living life differently , sometimes kinder more aware of others , sometimes doing things you always wanted to do knowing life is short !!! Amandas passing may have made your life richer in many ways giving you a reason to explore new interests and reaching down and thinking of ways to make this shot life more rewarding for you and your family. Amanda in her short life reached out and touched many people and had a bond with horses that gave her great joy , if only we could just step back and smell the roses just for awhile and listen to what Amandas life was. Joy , family , simple things like horseshoes on a sunny afternoon, and doing what you loved for work. We all can have some if not all of what Amanda had if only we take her love of life and use it to inrich our own lives. Thank Amandas love of life for reminding us we need to love others and live life like there may not be a tomorrow .Thank you Amanda for your great zest for life that we all should take note of, You are dearly missed.
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By: Dan (Derek's Dad)
6/21/2008 7:43:48 PM
Amanda; often thinking of you an Derek in my garden were the Butterflys fly so gracefully. In a corner of my garden leading out into the woods I made a little pond that fills up everytime it rains. Over this pond I built a little bridge connecting each side with various wild flowers that bring the dragon flys an butterflys. I often walk over that bridge and just stand in the middle knowing one day we will all cross that bridge and be on the other side with you.
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By: monique Waldron
5/2/2008 4:31:56 PM
amanda was a shining star. i think of her every day. i remember how she loved her birthday. she was one of those people who let everyone know because she would look forward to it so much. she was still like a little kid in that way. i just loved that about her. i have so many happy memories of her. happy birthday to my sweet and wonderful friend. i miss you.
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