Sandy, Bethany will be okay. Remember she is at the inconquerable stage of her life. She will be remembered in my prayers daily for her safety and you also "to stop worrying and have peace while she is gone". :) I say this only because my 15 yr old is preparing for a summer exchange trip to Germany and Belgium and I know exactly where you are coming from with your feelings.

The question is:

Does she know how to get to the Opal factory?

You know, if this is too much for you guys, I could be ready to leave in hours.

;-)

Gute Reise!

Ah Sandy, she'll be fine, and so will you! I have a niece who has been over there since September, attending 13th grade(!?), and she is and has been fine! I have finally learned to put a lid on worry. I still worry, but not as often or obsessively. I didn't want to become like my older sister who would cry at the first snowflake in anticipation of bad roads! Good vibes headed your way!

Good thoughts to you and Bethany. I hope she has a wonderful trip.

What a fun trip she's going to have. I'm sure everything will be fine. I'll be thinking of you both :)

Okay Mom...focus, think only of the positive. What a Great opportunity this is. So many people have never done anything like this. How lucky she is and how lucky you are that your child will get to go, I am jealous! Wow! your gonna be free as a bird for two weeks ...enjoy! Positive, Positive!

Sandy, I flew for the first time in almost 4 years in December. I worried myself sick over it and it was fine. Don't make yourself crazy with the worry- there are much better ways to spend your time. She's going to have a great experience.

Live large Bethany. Try to remember everything.

Sandy, I'm very qualified to tell you that this is a good decision and a safe one. I am the worlds most neurotic, overprotective, paranoid, freak mother...and my kid leaves in a couple of weeks.

Oh she will have fun! i live about 1 hr away from nurnberg right now! it's a great city! ful of history and great shopping! LOL i hope she has fun! sleeping on the plain is good also reading or watching the movie!
praying for a safe trip!

Bon Voyage, Bethany! Just focus on the feeling of accomplishment she will have, not to mention the life-long memories! She's a great kid - she'll do fine. Now Mom, you better keep busy the next two weeks!

Prayers for Bethany for a wonderful, safe trip. What a fantastic opportunity for that girl!!

Big hugs to you, sweetie! xxoo

I'll be thinking and hoping for a great flight for Bethany, and for Sandy to relax and stop worrying. Good vibes comin' your way!

Oooh! Nueremburg will be SO. MUCH. FUN. For Bethany. She'll have a great time. Tell here to send ya a postcard, Mom!

Lucky Bethany to have such an adventure - I'll send my prayers for safely and a great time her way!