In August, my dh was going to San Antonio and wanted me to join him. I hadn't flown since I was 16 and was terrified to do it again. Then noticed that my dd was scared about me flying and I began to worry that I was projecting my fears onto her. So I had to decide did I really want to do this... YES! It was to be our first trip w/out kids ever. I then decided not to let my FEAR interfere with my life and start to wreak havoc with my kids. What was the worst that could happen... crash and die, of course. How often honestly does this happen?? Realistically, more likely to be in a car accident (especially the way I drive...) And if the worst happened... I was okay with that. I know that it sounds crazy but when I sat and honestly thought about it (just me and no other interruptions), I am happy with my life. I have a great hubby... 3 fantastic kids... if something happened to me, I know that I had laid great groundwork for my kids to go on. Did I want to die in a plane crash?? Hell, no... I believe that I have alot to do yet in life. But before I left I took the opportunity to make sure that my kids knew how much I loved them... in life we regularly go about our business never thinking about the what if. I'm not saying we should dwell on it but how many times have people said "I never got to say good-bye", etc. This way by giving it some thought, I was content. Felt good not to let fear take over too. Sorry for the book and this probably doesn't help you much but just my story.
Oh, the trip to SA was FABULOUS!! Stayed on the Riverwalk. Days to myself... nights alone with my hubby (unique experience for us!) The flight was strange... because I made my res only 2 days before going I flew to Houston on an itty bitty plane (started to rethink my decision then), plane from Houston to SA was huge! On the way home, they routed me thru Orlando and then switched airlines for Orlando to Milwaukee. I took all these books and magazines to keep myself busy and instead spent the entire flights watching out the window. It was amazing!