Post 4

Dear Cecelia,

Boy oh boy, the chapters I just read in the book were so sad. I thought Holly had let off a lot of steam on her vacation, but I guess I was wrong. I didn't like that her, Sharon, and Denise decided to take breaks from each other, they were together for a week, big deal. And, they are best friends it's not like there is a rule against them talking to each other. I think the fact that Holly wasn't with them as much put her in kind of a bad mood. But, she did find out who her secret gardener was, and it's Richard! I can't believe it is Richard, that was so unexpected, but I'm glad it was him because it shows a good side to him that is hard to see. It's so sad though because Richard lost his job and his wife left him with the kids so he also lost his house. I'm glad that Holly was able to talk to him and comfort him because he needed some help. Ah! I loved Gerry's note, Holly really needs to get a job because she needs to get out more. It was so depressing when she went to the library to find a job on the computer but didn't have enough money and called Gerry for help. I almost cried at that part. When she finally went to get an interview the employer had gone through similar problems. His wife died from breast cancer and is in the same spot as Holly, not sure whether it's OK to keep living on or not. Gosh, this was such a sad part in the book, all this stuff kept happening. Oh, and Denis is getting married and Sharon is having a kid. This is just a crazy time for Holly and I understand how she can feel selfish about it. I hope the book gets happier because I can't handle this anymore.

Ellie