I sit here (with most of my goodbyes said and needs
purchased) surrounded by piles of stuff. My last week home consists of a full
schedule and the need to conquer packing. I’m faced with a situation I have
never known before. I will not be home for 2 years, and where I am going does
not have a Meijer or Walmart down the road. The real kicker is the fact that I
have a 16” wide closet and a bunk bed for my new living space: that’s it.
Therefore, I have piles of stuff that have made the cut. This is everything I
am bringing to West Africa. I am now faced with how I am going to pack. You
see, there are several avenues my belongings will travel and I have to pack
things accordingly. I will have a carry-on bag for the flight, one or two
checked bags for the flight, and a few boxes that will be sent on the shipping
container. The boxes will contain the items I won’t need for 8 weeks. It is so
hard to know what I will need during this time. Over the 8 weeks, I will be training
in Texas and on field service away from the ship in Sierra Leone. Needless to
say – I have a lot of work cut out for me as I pile, organize, and pack for
this new adventure.
I can’t help being filled with awe when I think about how
God has paved the way for me. There is no doubt; God wants me to go to West
Africa. His plans always prevail and it fills me with so much courage knowing
He is directing my way. I am more excited than I can possibly convey. Thank you
everyone, your support makes this possible!
just want to point out, in case it makes a difference for your packing, that unless you get your boxes to Texas before next Friday, they won't get on the container and you won't see them until January at the earliest. happy travels!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I was told they needed to be there Monday the 19th, which is one week before the container leaves. I'll have to call and ask! That does make a big difference. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'll be arriving for Gateway next Friday, which is when my boxes will get there. Here's to hoping I won't have to ship them!