Let me add one more thing about what matters in life. 4 years ago, our granddaughter was diagnosed with a very rare childhood cancer at the age of 8. Now her Dad (my son-in-law) is pretty conservative. When they found out that she was going to have to have chemo and that she was going to lose all of her hair, they first allowed her to cut her hair into a Mohawk and then let her dye it bright pink. After almost a year of chemo, she was allowed to have her ears pierced -- another thing her Dad wouldn't let her do. Why, because in the scope of things -- those things didn't seem to matter anymore. She is now a 4 year cancer survivor.
I'm so glad she's 4 years out... that must have been so difficult for everyone.

OP - tell your dd to just call you 'debbie downer' from now on.

