A New Woman!

My baby called yesterday! I was shopping at Macy's when my phone rang! As I fumbled around to answer it, I noticed the number listed was not a recognizable one, so my stomach dropped and my hands began to shake! And sure enough, I heard "Mom, mom it's me Dominic!" Well I knew we only had a short time to talk and I listened to his stories and I tried to ask so many questions - and it was literally the best phone call I have ever had in my life! He sounded great and he said that he was beginning to settle in and everything was moving along "slowly" but surely! He said Boot Camp isn't too bad other than being so homesick! He told me that after his wisdom teeth were removed they allowed him bed rest for two days - and after that he was fine! He said he actually felt lucky to have the bed rest, so the tooth removal wasn't a bad idea!!!
After we said our goodbye's I went out of Macy's and stood by the railing and cried! And cried and cried some more. Well, I wiped my tears - made a few phone calls to let my family, Marie, and Mary know that Dom called and then I breathed a big sigh of relief! I can honestly say, for the first time in 28 days that I felt good inside my heart! Although this is very hard for me, I do know and realize that joining the Navy was a very wise decision for Dominic! I know that I still have many, many, and many more days that lie ahead of me - missing and wishing Dom was safe and sound at home. But at least now, for a bit, I feel good! Again, that Happy but Sad moment, that's all I can say!