Our bags are packed (apparently the 18th time is the charm and not the 3rd!) and we are ready to go! I feel like we are taking way too much stuff, but yeesh! I only have a grand total of four outfits including court attire. That's for five weeks, folks! My bag weighed in at home at 49.6 pounds. Here's hoping the airport scales don't weigh heavy. :) And to answer your next question of, "What on earth is she taking if she only has four outfits?". I packed two outfits, boots and a coat for Olga as she will not be allowed to take anything with her from the children's home. I have lots of little gifts to give to people along the way. There are a few food items such as Clif Bars & packets of oatmeal. And then some odds and ends. Then of course we each have a carryon and "personal item". Noooo....we aren't going to stand out as Americans once we get to Kiev.
I am grabbing our two younger kids from school early so we can spend a little time with them before leaving for the airport. My mom has been given notes, lists and calendars and I think she is either ready to go or completely confused. I guess we shall see which one in the next few days. :)
My next post will be from Ukraine...YIPPEE!!!
See you on the other side of the world. :)
S~
When you run out of the packets of oatmeal, look in the cereal section of any grocery store for a box of oatmeal that is green - typically there will be similar boxes of different colors, but the green box is absolutely delicious! you cook it as you would any old fashioned oatmeal here - about 2.5-3 minutes in the micro - cook with a combo of milk/water. i still crave it. :) and you also will not find better cheese anywhere in the world.
ReplyDeletewill be praying for you!
Best of luck on your journey Susan! We'll be praying for you each and every step of the way! Keep us updated with lots of blog updates and facebook posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tracy! I will absolutely keep the blog and FB posts updated!
ReplyDeleteJill~ Thank you so much for that oatmeal tip! Shopping should be interesting. :)
Praying for safe and on-time flights!
ReplyDeleteStay safe - enjoy every moment and think the next time you come home you will have your whole family home with you!
ReplyDeleteYAAAAAAAAAY!!! Safe travels!
ReplyDeleteI know MANY people cook with the water there, and say if you boil it, it's ok. Save yourself a week of throwing up and use all bottled water!
Im so excited for y'all and honestly a tad jealous too. I really enjoyed our time in Ukraine. Have fun and best wishes!! YAY!!! Olga is coming HOME!
Sitting at the airport now waiting for our currently scheduled on time flight! Thank you all for the well wishes!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a safe flight and smooth trip. Be praying for you. Please hug Snezhana for us.
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