Wow ... didn't see this coming

I just told my dad on the phone.  He was thrilled.  We were perhaps a little worried that he would be freaked out.  I'm sure he wishes that we lived closer, especially when there are big events like this.

I broke down, though!  I was surprised, but I started crying.  Just talking to my dad made me realize that I am so damn scared.  I think I managed to keep it together enough that my dad just thought I probably just had the sniffles (which I actually do), but I was amazed at myself.  I don't know if something subconscious thought "Dad = person who protects me from scary stuff", but the waterworks just started like they haven't since I learned, and I just felt overcome with fear.