Yea that'll put the fear of god in anyone. It's good that you respect your mother's feelings. The only thing that's stopping me is time and money. I have more important things I need to be focusing on right now. School, my boys, and such.
I thought about if a few years ago when I lived in the DC area. I've never felt an ounce of fear on a bike and I freaking LOVE flying down the highway. But my mom would have had a heart attack....to much time working in an OR and seeing what bike accidents do. Couldn't do that to moms.