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John N. Calhoun family letters, May 1942 - February 1943

1942-05-30 Page 2

been starving himself to do it. He didn't let us sleep, and after the train got into Omaha he never even went to bed. He just walked and walked. They told him, he could expect a call about ten days. So I guess he will soon be leaving too. They wanted to have a picnic tonight, but [friends?] had already called and wanted us to come out there for supper. Have a picnic in the yard. So I guess we are going. I guess we will have a picnic sunday night with the [Krayons?], [illegible] and McBride, the [Krayons?] went up to their home up north last sunday. Honey, just one week from tomorrow and we will be on our way. I made a mistake when I told you I would be in there on the 11th. I meant the 10th. I figure it will take three days, which will be Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. So if everything goes well we will be there tues night. Where do I go after I get there? Will it be hard to find you? How do I go about it to find you? Honey, I can hardly wait. I am so anxious to get there. I have surely been missing you. I have a terribly busy week a head of me though. I don't know how I will ever get through it, but I will someway. I always do. Blanche went home for the week end and Nettie was going to Chicago on the [illegible] this morning. Kids are all O.K. John R has a cold again though. He said this morning, he could harly wait to see daddy. He brought home his painting he had at school all year they are good. Cliffie brought home his health card and he had grown [15?] in. and gained 8 lbs. He started in the fall. Well darling I must [illegible] and get dressed and get breakfast, so I can get down to the shop. 
Love and kisses
Mommie and Kiddies

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been starving himself to do it. He didn't let us sleep, and after the train got into Omaha he never even went to bed. He just walked and walked. They told him, he could expect a call about ten days. So I guess he will soon be leaving too. They wanted to have a picnic tonight, but [friends?] had already called and wanted us to come out there for supper. Have a picnic in the yard. So I guess we are going. I guess we will have a picnic sunday night with the [Krayons?], [illegible] and McBride, the [Krayons?] went up to their home up north last sunday. Honey, just one week from tomorrow and we will be on our way. I made a mistake when I told you I would be in there on the 11th. I meant the 10th. I figure it will take three days, which will be Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. So if everything goes well we will be there tues night. Where do I go after I get there? Will it be hard to find you? How do I go about it to find you? Honey, I can hardly wait. I am so anxious to get there. I have surely been missing you. I have a terribly busy week a head of me though. I don't know how I will ever get through it, but I will someway. I always do. Blanche went home for the week end and Nettie was going to Chicago on the [illegible] this morning. Kids are all O.K. John R has a cold again though. He said this morning, he could harly wait to see daddy. He brought home his painting he had at school all year they are good. Cliffie brought home his health card and he had grown [15?] in. and gained 8 lbs. He started in the fall. Well darling I must [illegible] and get dressed and get breakfast, so I can get down to the shop. Love and kisses Mommie and Kiddies