That's true-- I'll technically be missing only one session-- and with the ability to have contact with him, if needed (I don't want to go overboard contacting him on his vacation), it really shouldn't be that bad. Honestly, I have been so busy today that I didn't even have time to think about his absence... next week I start school so I'll be even busier... hopefully this time will pass quickly. Last week I went all seven days without contacting him by phone or email. There are certain points within the day where it hits me and it just hurts... but like his note said, he will not be gone forever.