Even though you're gone...

[fixated]

mandy porrelli.
april 1, 1987 - november 12, 2005This post shouldn't have to be written, but unfortunately, it does

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[snidgety]

I love you, Mandy, and I wish there had been more time to get to know you. You're incredible. I miss you already. ♥

Although no one will ever accuse me of being much of a science student, one thing I learned from science classes is that energy is never created and never destroyed. And if Alaska took her own life, that is the hope I wish I could have given her. Forgetting her mother, failing her mother and her friends and herself - those are awful things, but she did not need to fold into herself and self-destruct. Those awful things are survivable, because we are are indestructible as we believe ourselves to be. When adults say, "Teenagers think they are invincible" with that sly, stupid smile on their faces, they don't know how right they are. We need never be hopeless, because we can never be irreparably broken. We think that we are invincible because we are. We cannot be born, and we cannot die. Like all energy, we can only change shapes and sizes and manifestations. They forget that when they get old. They get scared of losing

[embelli]

I never knew Mandy. I always read about her through other people's journals, and knew what a great person she was. All I read were amazing things about her, and it makes me sad that I never got a chance to know her. Everyone who knew Mandy well, I'm sorry. Rest in peace Mandy. Although I didn't know you, I know you will be missed by many. <333333333

[chocolatelady]

I love you, Mandy. So much. No matter what you were always THERE. Strong. You actually CARED. And every single thing that you have ever said to me mattered a great deal. You made me feel like I was actually a person, and you were so happy and loving despite the fact that you knew your time was limited. I always thought about what I'd do if I were you, and it answer always had to do with breaking down and losing it. You were such an idol. And a wonderful friend. That comment that you made to me on my birthday made me so happy for some reason. You just do that to me.

And I also just went back to this post and read everything. It made me cry all over again, but really, it was out of happiness that you survived for so long. You always came bouncing back. I am so sad that you didn't make it to the new year, but this day I'll remember for a long time. I won't forgot you until my own time is up, Mandy. That I can promise.

ps. ilu2, Ali

[fixated]

Love you, Auna. Everything you said sums up what I'm feeling, basically.

[astrologic]

It's hard to find words to say. Mandy always seemed to watch over me, and like Rebecca said, she still will be, only in a different way.

I do believe Mandy is watching all of us now, and I find comfort in that thought.

Love to you all. <3

[seablues]

Mandy, all I can say is that you showed me what it meant to truly love life and live life to the fullest. You were so strong, it was amazing. You were amazing. You definitely had wisdom and maturity beyond your years, and I admired you so much for that. Everything about you was admirable. I feel honored to have known you for the short time that I did, and I will never forget you. You inspired me to become a better person, and to never take anything for granted. You made such a positive impact on my life, and I want to thank you for that. You will be greatly missed. ♥

Love and hugs to all of Mandy's friends. <333