Such a beautiful story. Sounds like it was definitely a healing process. When we're young we don't understand the grand scope of things and as we have grown up we've started to see the effects of our actions.
It sounds like it was the same little if not a friend thanking you for trying :)
Thank you, @tryskele - I agree - there is always so much to learn and understand....even from the smallest of creatures (and our own heart).
Have a beautiful day