My cat and I are very closely bonded. My house (in South FL) was messed up from the hurricanes and was vacant and under construction for a long time. I was living with my Mom (no cats allowed) and my cat was living in another city and I would come and visit with him on weekends. The longest we were separated was 3 weeks. Now we are back together and happy as ever. He was well taken care of but we are both happiest with each other.

It sounds funny, but when you call to check up on him, have your parents bring the phone over and give him some praise, so he'll know you are thinking about him.

It will be OK!