Trebellangeminired...... Well done, the fun starts now!
He could also look over your shoulder and smile! Pleased to know that someone is not only looking after his hives, but using them for what they were made! He will be there in times of doubt and I feel very sure that all you do will make him proud.
Dont be scared, When you start with a swarm both you and your bees will grow together! A swarm can look quite small in a hive. It wont be like opening a fully established hive!
Funny old thing is bee keeping, they are after all just bugs! but if you let and love them, boy do they get under your skin! I have 3 pets, 2 cats and my girls! I treasure my bees as you would a family pet! (see my messages of panic last week when I thought they might starve) It is a 'burden of care' but not one that brings you down, their world is so fascinating, I spend hours watching mine.
Many many happy days to come.