Northeast Gardening: had to share this story, 1 by CapeCodGardener

CapeCodGardener wrote:
Hello Allison:
Like others, I just found this thread about your friend, Tommy--your story was so compelling that I have to respond, too. I am SO sorry for the loss and the heartbreaking search for "why?" that Tommy's family and you are feeling. We just never know the pain that others might be suffering. I think that Donniebrook said it very well: the person who is desperate/depressed enough to take his or her own life is beyond rational thought and is simply unable to think empathetically about the devastation of those left behind.
How lucky Ellie is to have you on her side at this time.
I liked Harper's photo of the little bird--a House Finch? Birds often seem to be messengers. Here is a Goldfinch came to my feeder and brightened yesterday morning.