Valentine Day

By now I have given up hope that Dom will be calling this weekend, I am really bummed. Now we have to wait an entire week, and HOPE & PRAY for him to be able to call next weekend! So sad - Boo Hoo! I really wanted to hear his voice and wish him a Happy Valentines Day. Disappointment sets in.

Do you know that prior to leaving for Boot Camp, I can count on one hand the few times that we went without talking to Dom for a single day! When he was out at night - he always checked in at least once during the evening. He would never stay out over night without letting us know and putting our hearts at ease. Even when he was away at college, he called or text me or his dad every day! I used to say, "If you can put my worries at ease by a simple phone call, letting us know you are ok - why wouldn't you want to do that?" I always felt lucky that both of our sons always tried to find it in there hearts to do this, otherwise I know I would have had many more gray hairs! Now mind you they both complained about having to do it, but they always did TRY to follow through! Young Fred is probably so glad to be in his own house now so that he doesn't feel obligated to call and check in every day (every other day haha!) anymore!!!Except now I am wondering - if they didn't always call and check in as often as they did, would I have been able to handle not hearing from Dom for the last three weeks? You never know - right! I guess the grass is always greener on the other side.

Happy to say I wound up having a very beautiful Valentine Day afternoon which I REALLY needed!!! Now, Fred's going to play chef and make our family a quiet Valentine Dinner. Even though we are looking forward to spending time all together, it is just not the same without our Dominic. I am just hoping that he finally has received some of our letters and hoping this week gets a bit easier for him and I! God, I miss him so. Once again, Happy but Sad, that's the only way I can explain it.