It's every parent's worst nightmare, having your child die before you. But what if you didn't even have an answer as to why they died?

That's what the parents of Amanda Abbiehl are facing. 18 year old Amanda was a recent high school graduate from Granger.

She was every parents dream. A beautiful, bright young woman with big plans and an even bigger heart, but all of those dreams were cut short on July 17th.

Amanda fell ill with strep throat and was admitted to St. Joseph Hospital with painful sores in her mouth. Only a couple of days later her parents would get news that would shock them and change their world forever. Amanda's father Brian spoke slowly as he remembered that day. "We got a call from the hospital a little after seven in the morning, July 17th a Saturday morning that said that our daughter had gone into code blue. My wife took the call, and we headed straight to the hospital. The doctor came in once and shared some information with us, and then I think when he came back the second time then, she was pronounced dead." Amanda's mother Cindy tearfully added, "We'll miss out on weddings and grandchildren and things that could have been in her future, with her."

The cause of Amanda's death still hasn't been determined. Now her parents are left wondering why was their healthy daughter, so suddenly taken away?

Friends and family take comfort in pictures and memorials of Amanda. Even an angel statue that stands in the hallway of the Abbhiel's home reminds them of a dream Amanda had when she was little, to learn to play the song "Concrete Angel" on the piano.

So as her parents continue to search for answers you can see it all around, whether it be through the eyes of a concrete angel or the smile that takes your breath away. Amanda is still very much alive in the hearts of the ones she loved.

Donations are being taken for the Amanda Abbiehl Memorial Fund. Her parents say they're unsure what the money will be used for yet, but they say it will be something Amanda would've been proud of. If you want to donate to the memorial fund, contact Brian and Cindy Abbiehl at (574) 273-1943. Donations in remembrance of Amanda can also be made to Pet Refuge.