How does one move their belongings across the ocean? What should I take? What can I buy when I arrive? How many clothes will my boys go through in 4 years? How do I pack everything so that it arrives safely? These are just a few of the questions running through my mind almost since I knew we were going to Ghana. I am so thankful for all the veteran missionary ladies who have taken the time to answer my many questions. I still have questions and am not sure I am doing everything correctly, but our container will have to ship in about a month so ready-or-not...Pack, pack, pack!
These barrels once held pickles- at least I think-from the unusual odor we smell every time we open one of them. Now they hold everything from shoes to clothing to books and many other assorted items. The shipper says everything must be itemized and valued so I have been keeping a generalized list of each barrels contents.
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| The boys taught me how to "ranger roll" so we could maximize our space : ) |
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| This is just one of the closets where I have been stashing the items I collected while on deputation. Since I like a good deal, I have been frequenting every clearance rack and thrift store that I could looking for things my family will need in Ghana. |
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But time is running short, so lately we have had to just forego the deals and buy the rest of the items on our "needs list". This picture was taken after one of our trips to Walmart.
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Yesterday I was able to tape off 10 foot sections in our dining room. I am hoping to figure out what size container we will need by packing everything in this area. We either have to go with a 20foot or a 40 foot. When the container arrives, it will have to be packed in 2 hours or we will have to pay by the hour for extra time. Since we leave in less than a week for a 2 week road trip to visit some churches that want us to come, I am hoping to know which size we need by the end of the week. I would appreciate your prayers as we make the big decision.
Praying for you!!!
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