I don't normally write a huge blurb about my cakes - I am a hobbyist as MD laws mean that it's practically and monetarlity prohibative for me to make cakes out of my home for money. This cake was for today ... the funeral of one of my middle daughter's closest friends and a band mate of my older daughter. Both have been deeply affected by his death. Alex chose to take his own life - a tragic result of a deep depression that he saw no way out of. As I see an entire Sophomore class as well as a Scouting organization and a high school band across the grades try and come to terms with Alex's passing I also see great strength in our kids and I wish that they come out of this with an understanding that being the life and soul of the party doesn't mean the same is going on inside, that depression is more often than not a silent illness and that you should always speak out if you are worried about a friend. They asked me to make a cake for today's reception - white, a picture of Alex and a splash of his favorite colour - green. So In Loving Memory of Alex from my girls, be at peace young man <3