Bingo!!

This past week on Monday Paul and I went on a marriage retreat. Our Chaplin was in charge of the trip and spoke several times during the trip. All of our meals were paid for and served at the resort. We stayed at a resort about 50 mins (car ride) from us in Lone Wolf, OK. We had several classes to attend throughout and watched a video done by a pastor from another church who spoke on sex between married couples. Paul and I enjoyed that “talk” and learned a lot. The pastor referred the topic as “bingo” being some kind of code. He was actually a very funny man.

Because I was able to get out of the house for three days, I was able to heal. My coughing had gotten worse along with throwing up and so on. Paul and I figured out it was bad vents and filters that were causing so many problems. My histoplasmosis really ruined my lungs that when I breathe in bad air or mold it really messes with my imune system.

Today is back to work for me. I’ll be starting off at the high school but then heading over to an Elementry school to work with kids. There will be five adults in the classroom so pray that I’m able to fit in and find a job within the classroom. I was considered extra this fall since I plan on leaving around Thanksgiving.

Paul and I got a dog yesterday. Half pit/half boxer. So far all she does is whine. Paul named her Molly which suits her perfectly. We were able to get a big kennel that will suit her once full grown. She did fine her first night except the last 30 mins.

Well… I’m off to go get ready to work. God bless!!

Sick and Miserable

On Monday it started off with a sore throat. Then on Tuesday it was migranes and a sore throat. On Wednesday, it all went down hill. I was throwing up, coughing, runny nose, headaches, belly ache, chills.. the list goes on. I went in to see the dr and on top of that my blood pressure was really low and I haven’t been gaining weight. Just pray for me that I would get back on my feet and pray for Paul, he has had a lot of patience through all of this but he had to sleep on the couch last night because of me being sick.

Old Iraq Pictures

Paul found a bunch of pictures of him from when he was in Iraq. I thought I could share it with our family, friends, and viewers.

Oklahoma “Moutains”

A couple of weeks ago Kurt and Grace came down to visit Paul and I in Lawton. Paul was really sick that weekend with the stomach flu so he stayed home and rested. In the mean time I took Kurt and Grace to our favorite spots. We headed to Medicine Park and Mt. Scott. Two places Paul and I probably take all of our visitors. Here are some pictures from the trip including a pregnancy profile picture. The last photo of Paul and I was their last day here and we took them to a museum on post. This particular gun we are standing next to is a gun Paul works with everyday in the field.

 

Change of Address

Paul and I’s address did change. You can email me at bcalhoun07@yahoo.com to find out the address. I would post it but then again didn’t seem very smart to post it where anyone could get it.

100 +

Please pray for us in this Oklahoma heat. Our AC stopped working yesterday and so far everyday has been well over 100 degrees. We came home last night and it was 80 in the house and then cool air started coming from the vent. Not much. This morning there was nothing…. and now its 11 am and its 80 in the house.. but soon the heat will rise and our house will get hotter. I’m trying to stay cool but its not working so well.

God’s Blessing

FIrst of all let me share with you that Kathryn is moving around in my belly right now. Feels like a thump on my lower belly so weird. She woke me up at 5:00 this morning just to let me know that I should go to the bathroom. Haha. Pregnancy is becoming much more enjoyable.

Paul and I have some exciting news to share. We were struggling living off post and paying all of the bills. Utilities were just killing us and Paul’s BAH (money the army gives to live off post) wasn’t covering our rent and all of our bills. I went to on post housing and talked to a housing counslor about moving on post. It took only two days before she called me and said she had a house for me!!! Paul and I were so happy and our new home is so much better. I feel safe on post and I feel apart of the military life.

Opps!

When Paul and I decided to name Katy we were going with the intention of naming her after her NaNa however… I was informed that I spelled it wrong.

Kathryn Grace

Katy’s 1st Picture

I know this isn’t the best but I was working with a scanner I didn’t know and on a computer I don’t normally use. : )

Katheryn Grace and Future Plans

Its a girl!!

Paul and I were surprised. We were hoping for a boy but we are so excited about Katy coming into the world and into our arms! It took a couple of days after finding it was a girl finding a name. We decided on Katheryn Grace and calling her Katy for short. Katheryn is her Grandma Calhoun’s name (Paul’s mom) and Grace is her Great Grandma Nelson’s name (my mom’s mom) and also my sister’s name. Katy has become quite the mover the last couple of days. She always starts moving when I’m ready to rest or its sleep time. Part of the joys of being pregnant. Its exciting when she does, I can’t wait until I’m bigger and you can start feeling it on the outside that way Paul can join in on the fun.

When it comes to plans about post army they keep changing and I guess that is expected. We would love to end up in Charleston, WV eventually but we are thinking about going to Enid for a while just to get our lives started out of the army. Grace and Kurt have offered for us to move in with them for a few months until we can afford to get our own place. This will provide the best way for me not returning to work for a while, hopefully for a very long time. The Lord has opened the doors for job opportunities for Paul. He has one good connection through my dad’s church who knows of several good jobs that are needing hard workers. One of them is working as an electrician. Keep praying for us as we come upon decisions.

Happy 4th of July to you all and God bless!!