New Use for the Old Blog

That is right, The Ohrvall's are Going to Guam! I am reusing the old "Ohrvall Year One" blog as the new blog to keep family and friend updated on the life and happening of Matthew and I.

So for those of you that do not know: Matthew is now in the Navy. He is currently in San Antonio, Texas for schooling in the Master at Arms program specializing in Military Working Dog section. He has been away for Boot Camp and training and school since he started in the Navy in August. We have been able to see each other on and off. I saw him for boot camp graduation, then thanksgiving followed by Christmas. Recently, he came back home for a few days when my mom was in the hospital (She is doing better now, resting up and getting some of her energy back.)

All that to say that Matthew has been away for a while and he will stay in San Antonio until this MWD (military working dog) school is over in May. He graduates May 7th and then could either come home for a few days or go straight to guam (that is depending on what the Navy says and we don't like to depend on what the Navy tells us) So we are assuming that he will go straight to Guam.

For the time being I am living with my Nina (mom's mom) and my mother to help them in any way that I can during my mother's recovery. The plan is to move up to Virginia Beach to stay with a friend and fellow Navy wife whose husband is deployed currently. That could happen as soon as this weekend. For now that is what is happening here. I'll keep you guys updated though.

Thanks for reading. Any questions, post in the comments.

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