Out Life: Day 1

Its my first day after coming out to my parents. Sadly my mom says she and my dad were up all night, unable to sleep. So obviously this is distressing them a bit. My mom for her part acknowledges that I have no choice in this and is being supportive. I do recognize that she is hurting, but for all the world she is genuinely happy that I'm happy. My dad... has been quiet, but not negative. Apparently he told my mom that he wished I'd "come to my senses", but she in turn told him that I didn't really have a choice and it's not going to happen.
All day I've been trying to go about my routine as usual. Fix up the house a bit, do some client work, etc. to reinforce that the only thing different is how much they know (therefore I've always been me).
 
Tonight at dinner my dad, out of nowhere, came up to me, hugged me and said "I love you buddy" (and this is a severely emotionally closed off guy). This in turn made my mom's waterworks start. Great moment!
So yeah... my parents are hurting a bit, but ultimately they are supportive so far. It's strange, they fear the gay-bashing for me, but I have very thick skin. I have never entertained an insult as personal because frankly, I don't have the time to waste on stupidity and ignorance. I'm actually more worried about the gay-bashing on them, what will happen when their friends find out they have a gay son? They're strong people, well versed in strategy and poise, but they do hold others' opinions dearly. I now know they won't abandon me, I'm just scared about the hurt they're going to feel. We're each scared for each other and not ourselves, if that' not family I don't know what is.