I have a 13 year old daughter and you sound so much like her. I'm sending you a big hug! You are never too old to worry about people you love. My daughter flew by herself this summer and I cried my eyes out until she had landed safely. I know you probably know deep in your heart that flying is very very safe and your mom will be just fine. My mom is my best friend too and I feel so lucky to have a wonderful daughter. There is nothing better than having a special mother/daughter bond. In the meanwhile, enjoy being the lady of the house and keep the boys in line.
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"If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226