Monday, April 13, 2009

Packing

Our Immanuel Baptist Mission House is an interesting smattering of piles tonight:
Degree deodorants and Fusion razors in one clump-- Michael's neglected seminary books begging him to start that 10 page paper in another. Receipt piles, discarded-CDs-from-college-days piles, and the ominous packing list upon which my feet are currently propped...

In the kitchen, I hear Michael fumbling through a crumpled manilla envelope I packed full of things for him to go through. Condensing, condensing, condensing... The goal? Stuff six duffel bags. That's it. All of life must fit into these six duffel bags. 10 sweet years of life. Six people.

Gratefully, one of us is the strategist. One of us is going to subdue the stuff victoriously. The other one will be cheering from the sidelines with her feet propped up on the packing list...Each of us has a job to do, and for a moment in time, mine has been spent in the storying of it all.

2 comments:

  1. Crystal...we are doing the same thing....finishing up packing today! Can't wait to see you next week!

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  2. Wow, that sounds like such a challenge, but also refreshing at the same time. How nice to get rid of your earthly possessions in favor of something eternal. I'm sure your children are learning valuable lessons about what truly matters in life through this experience. Blessings to you during this transition time! I'm praying for you all!

    Love,
    Kelly

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