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Finally, first phone call!
My husband's cell phone rang about an hour ago with a number that he didn't recognized and he almost didn't answer it, but then he did! I looked at him funny until he said "hi buddy", then I started crying because I knew it was our son. My husband said to my son that he better hand the phone over to me first. I was trying to not cry because I wanted it to be a very positive call. I just started asking my son questions so he could talk and I could get better under control. It was great to hear his voice. I am happy to say that he sounded like our kid, a little teary at first, but otherwise just fine. He said he was handling everything okay and that the first two weeks went by really slow but that now the days are just flying by because they're busy. I hope all the moms and dads got this kind of call. I can't wait to see him on 12/2/11.
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Comment by stormdh on October 29, 2011 at 3:54pm
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Congrats on that first call and congrats on keeping it together. I hope when I get my first call I can do the same.
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Comment by salimo98 on October 29, 2011 at 4:37pm
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It is easier if you think about the impact of your tears on your SR. I know he gets upset if I cry so I didn't want to spend the time on the phone with him worrying about me!
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That is true. I can't wait for my call. I hope you get letters full of information and have a wonderful time on 12/2
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Thank yiou stormdh! (me too :-)
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Comment by DisneyDebi (02/903) on October 30, 2011 at 9:08pm
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Congrats!!! It was the best day ever to get a call! "Hi Mom" never sounded so good :)
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You are so right DisneyDebi!
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