A Close Second
Okay, coming in behind having to leave friends and family when heading back to the mission field, the next worse thing is dealing with packing/luggage. This is what is traveling onboard with us from Charlotte to Dar es Salaam:
Checked items:
3 suitcases – 68 lbs, 62 lbs, 57 lbs
3 RubberMaid 18 gallon containers – 50 lbs, 47 lbs, 42 lbs
2 Sterlite 18 gallon containers – 43 lbs, 37 lbs
1 Sterlite 15 gallon container – 47 lbs
1 handbag (Asher’s allowed check) – 14 lbs
1 Car seat bag (w/other stuff inside) – 35 lbs
2 dogs in kennels – 29 lbs, 10 lbs
1 Coleman cooler packed with stuff – 46 lbs
Carry-on items:
2 carry-on suitcases – 35 lbs, 26 lbs
1 bookbag – 18 lbs
1 baby stroller – 18 lbs
1 diaper bag – 8 lbs
1 purse – 135 lbs (just kidding!)
See why it comes in a close second???!!!

This is great…what a way to have a record of what you’re taking back with you. Amazing though, how it adds up – so how did you get it all to the airport?
Sooooo embarrassing…
(and the purse comment – not funny!)