Letting go...

My oldest (my baby) is visiting a very close family friend in another country. Thankfully, in this technological era, I am able to video chat with him daily. My kids have been away from me before and enjoyed the freedom of a child-free house and had more time to spend with my husband. This is different. I can't just get in the car and see him. My faith is in my friend to watch over him in this foreign place. I stayed up all night watching his plane via radar until it landed safely. He is having a wonderful time but I am a mother and will always be - therefore - I worry.