Amanda Jeanne Buckley

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

AMANDA JEANNE BUCKLEY To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say... but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, “I welcome you.” “It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly; you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.” God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight, God and I are closest to you.... in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all what God has planned. But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too... that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain, then you can say to God at night.... “My day was not in vain.” And now I am contented.... that my life has been worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only a half a step behind. And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free, remember you're not going.... you're coming here to me. Amanda Buckley, beloved daughter of Tory and Barbara; cherished granddaughter of Wanda and Lloyd Buckley and Jeanne and William Mize. Also survived by many loving Aunts, Uncles, Great Aunts, Great Uncles, beloved cousins and caring friends. She also leaves behind her beloved dogs, Kahlua and Timmy. Amanda attended St. Mark's Episcopal School and Howell Watkins Middle School. She was a 2007 graduate of Palm Beach Gardens High School where she excelled in softball. Her passion and love for softball was so much that she was able to culminate it into a full athletic and academic scholarship to St. Leo University where she was to have entered this fall. A Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 26, 2007 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens where Amanda's life will be celebrated. Rev. James B. Cook will officiate. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the PBGYAA, Amanda J. Buckley Scholarship Fund, in care of Wachovia Bank, 4480 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410. NORTHWOOD FUNERAL HOME FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries