Crocodile tears

They finally hit.

Big, huge, crocodile tears, accompanied by uncontrollable heaving sobs. LOTS of them.

And they were all coming from Camryn, as she realized exactly what Colin moving really means to her.

In preparation for their big day, the girls and I have been working on a special, "hush-hush" project to give to Colin and Chloe as a good-bye gift. Last night, as Camryn was helping me sort through photos, it suddenly struck her. Her friend is leaving. And she might never see him again. And she started to cry.

I don't mean silent-tears-down-the-cheeks, or even misty eyes. I mean she CRIED. Big, huge, body throttling sobs accompanied by a soaking wet face, and even some runny nose action. And she couldn't stop. And we couldn't stop her. And we just had to hold her and let her go, until she wore herself out.

Oh sure, we promised her we'd call, write, email and Skype. We even tossed around the idea of a trip to Georgia in the near future, just to ease her fears. But none of it worked. Because nothing we could say could really make it better. She loves her friend. And he is leaving. And that just sucks.