tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288995014693881732.post7318136066638254773..comments2023-07-08T05:44:42.065-06:00Comments on Contents of My Heart: Lost ...Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02487340922585988224noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288995014693881732.post-6336518720918236282008-05-20T16:47:00.000-06:002008-05-20T16:47:00.000-06:00Ditto to what Betsy said. In addition, don't worr...Ditto to what Betsy said. In addition, don't worry about packing too much. I traveled to Kazakhstan and lived off of one large suitcase, a small suitcase and a small backpack. I carried the small suitcase and backpack on board with me and made sure that all of my necessary paperwork, camera equipment, and toiletries were readily available...especially stuff to wash my hair in the sink of the women's restroom and a blow dryer. ;-)<BR/><BR/>As for clothing, pack as lightly as possible. You just won't need lots of different outfits...only really need 4 or so that you can mix and match, and can be recycled in the event that you can't get them laundered. Besides, no one really cares if you wear the same thing more than once.<BR/><BR/>The biggest thing is really good/strong deodorant, soap, and a washcloth (bring a zip lock bag for the washcloth so that you can put it back in your carry-on luggage). That way you can keep smelling fresh even if your clothes have been broken in for a couple of days. :-)Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12894447221963535702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288995014693881732.post-44310408465488211032008-05-19T21:05:00.000-06:002008-05-19T21:05:00.000-06:00Step 1: Take a deep breath.Step 2: Give it to Go...Step 1: Take a deep breath.<BR/>Step 2: Give it to God.<BR/>Step 3: Remind yourself of little Ellie and all the folks out here in Kyrgyz Adoption Land who are cheering you on!<BR/><BR/>Wishing you many blessings and a way to get it all done :)Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16626578863532524793noreply@blogger.com