orchid, thanks for sharing your thoughts about this. It helped put a different perspective on things. You're right, we need to think about the adventure and possibilities. It's a little hard though when it's your children and they're going to be on the other side of the world with grandchildren.

My son has a friend from Qatar and he's one of the nicest, generous, and thoughtful young men I've met. My son tells me that the rest of his family is the same way.

I hope you're happy that they are able to open up with you and share their hopes and dreams. That's got to make you feel good.
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