Pack
I’m convinced some people have the spiritual gift of packing. I am equally convinced I am not one of those people. Just thinking about the process of packing up my home makes my blood pressure rise. Moving is stressful when you have a team of professional movers arrive at your home and pack everything for you […]
Suitcases and Simplicity
The agent at the counter seemed amazed at the baggage weight – 49.5 lbs. The second, third and fourth bags all weighed 49.5 lbs. or 50 lbs. as well. Years of packing and repacking suitcases have made me an expert at putting as many items as possible in a single bag without going over the […]
Can I Take My Whole Kitchen? + Blueberry Buckle Recipe
I remember the day we sold all of our possessions. We had been married 3 years and lived in an apartment, knowing we’d probably move overseas at some point, trying to be careful to not collect too much “stuff.” But, wow, was it hard to watch it all go! We only told family and friends, […]
What’s In Your Suitcase?
I’m really not a poet, but given the task of writing about something as daunting as packing, I became one. ***** Pack! The long awaited summer is here. Pack up the boxes, bags and cases. Pack it just right because there’s an ocean to cross. Pray the packing’s not in vain as the bag rolls […]
This Week’s Prompt: Pack
We had such a great time talking about “Prepare” last week! This week is going to be an amazing mix of helpful, practical advice, while also coming alongside each other to acknowledge the heart-wrenching, exhausting process it is to pack up your life and move it to another country. Here’s what’s happening this week: Monday – […]