Lori, you hit the nail on the head for me. That makes so much sense. My fears:

What if something happens-
-to the kids while we're away
-us, while we're away as a couple
-them, while we're away
-any of us when we're together (this doesn't bother me as much)

Realistically I know any of these can happen while we're home too. It's such crazy thinking.

My husband is a diabetic. While vacationing in Punta Cana he had a major low blood sugar reaction. Fortunately we were all together and each one of us played a part in bringing him out of his seizure. I was so grateful we had one another.

This whole blood sugar issue raises fears when traveling. He would like to go to a third world country to do mission work. I rarely put my foot down, but I won't let him do it.

Lori, I remember reading that part of the book. It was one of my favorites. I could picture you connecting with those at home again. It felt good. Maybe it's part of my, "we made it back alive" thinking.

Gotta turn the sprinkler off, run my daughter to work, and food shop. Yippee.

Have fun on your weekend escape.