I just heard of Amanda's passing today. We were co-workers at Cascadia. She actually trained me on my first day back in 2022. She was a very kind soul who genuinely wanted better for everyone she knew. My thoughts are with her family at this time. I hope the continued love they have for her is helping them during this very difficult time. 

What a beautiful tribute, Savannah. I’ve been holding you and Amanda in my constant thoughts this week. I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. I will always remember the first time meeting my new cousins, down at the log home. I remember how friendly, cool, silly and joyful you girls were. I thought it was SO amazing that my cousins were TWINS- I wanted to be just like you girls. I’m pretty sure Amanda was wearing red jeans and from that day forward, I knew I needed red jeans in my life. I finally got them in my 20’s and thought of you girls whenever I wore them. It’s wild what our brains hold onto, out of all the things we could possibly remember. But most importantly, I’ll always remember her smile- not the posed kind, the real one, when she couldn’t help but crack wide open with joy and happiness. I’m so sorry that the world won’t see more of that. She will be so missed by her loved ones, I can’t imagine how hard this is for you all. We are sending you lots of love and light Savannah & Robert, Uncle Jerry & Aunt Pam, and Joe and family. 

I'm so sorry that you had to write this, but it was beautifully said. And I'm happy to see that even though I hadn't seen her in so long, she just became more of who I knew her to be. I can say the same for you as well. Sending you so much love and healing