A Sad and Tearful Goodbye

Although I have many funny photos that have taken today, many "firsts" that I have taken of Natalie, and many zoo photos I would love to share, I want to take this spot tonight and give it to someone who has touched my heart deeply. Chloe Maria DeJesus has been Samantha's best friend since earlier this year. Together, they are inseparable, and although they fight like sisters, they also loved each other like sisters. I cannot begin to say how close I was to this little girl; it was honestly like having another daughter. Chloe will be leaving tomorrow morning to go to Florida.......Samantha's best friend will be leaving her and she did not know how to deal with it. After a brief goodbye, we left full of tears with Samantha wailing in the back "if you were my best friend you wouldn't do this to me- best friends don't leave" and Chloe yelling back "I am too your best friend.......and I'm moving to Florida." So you see, they are like sisters more than I can begin to say. They hugged only briefly, but you can see in their eyes how sad the two of them were to leave each other today. At one point, it was all about consoling Samantha. Chloe was sad, but Samma was so heartbroken. I don't know how "frick" will do without "frack" but I'm hoping they both realize how lucky they were to have each other in their lives. Although we will visit Florida at some point, I think Samma just realized today how far away Florida truly is.....and it broke my heart to watch her heart break for the first time.......I wish we could protect them from this pain. Samma did well though and when we left we discussed long distance friendships as I myself have a best friend who lives in New York....and how distance in mileage doesn't always mean distance in friendships.........I love you Chloe.....and I hope you and your family are happy in Florida....We will miss you honey!