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Published: February 1st 2008
Christmas 2007
Britta 20, Erik 17 and Sophie 9 With one day of work left my trip is beginning to feel like a reality. I'm waiting for the English textbooks to arrive tomorrow so that I can finish packing my second suitcase and hope that I'm not over 50 lbs on this one. The first suitcase I have contains all of the scarves, jewelry and medicine that I will be bringing with me to the Fistula hospital. I also packed my carry on that will contain all of my clothes and essentials for the trip. I'm proud of the fact that I'm only taking a carry on for over two weeks worth of travel. I did that because I thought it was more important to use the big suitcases for the supplies that I wanted to bring to both Ethiopia and the Congo
Its amazing how many little details there are when it comes to traveling. Maybe its because I'm not only trying to pack for myself but also plan ahead for my kids while I'm gone. Little things like buying Valentine's Day cards for them. I hope that this brings a smile to them when they open them when I'm gone.
I also hope that my kids understand
when they get older why I felt the need to leave them for two weeks to go off and help people that are on the other side of the world. I feel its so important to give back to others........
But first I have to figure out how this blogging thing works! Bear with me while I learn how to do this.
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Jean Nelson
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Hope your are well!
Kristin Day, it is Wednesday, February 6, 2008. I hope that your trip over was comfortable and that all is going well. I am excited to hear about your travels to date. The Nelson's are thinking of you! Blog soon! Take Care! P.S. The girls had a great practice yesterday and Toby was great, but all are missing you!!