I suppose we should give a bit of a disclaimer. If you are our friend or family member, you know we're about to move onto an island far far away from our home. Technically we won't be stranded. However, as we count down the days until we leave, the reality has hit that we are somewhat adandoning what we know of life now in order to explore and find a new way of life: on a small island half way around the world. It will be foreign, uncomfortable, and simply different.
You ask why we're doing this? That's another story. We'd like to dedicate this blog to sharing our unique experiences and encounters as we embark on this journey overseas. We want you to hear of the sights, sounds, and smells we will be taking in. You are a blessing to us and we hope you enjoy our "island stories."
What are we doing now? Figuring out the essentials! What do we bring? What do we sell? What do we store? The three questions we ask ourselves every time we sift and sort through our stuff, attempting to diminish the amount of things we've accumulated since marriage. Todd and I find it actually an exciting process. Though it's a tedious process, we are ready to live a simpler lifestyle, with only the bare essentials packed in the 2 70-pound bags we each get to bring onto the plane.
Some sentimental items I can't seem to live without:
a few photos of friends and family
my camera
a few inspirational books
my guitar
a quilt that I was supposed to return to my grandma (grammy) but have had it since the beginning of college (I may have to give it back but I'm in denial).
chips n queso (too bad it's not packable!)
my camera
a few inspirational books
my guitar
a quilt that I was supposed to return to my grandma (grammy) but have had it since the beginning of college (I may have to give it back but I'm in denial).
chips n queso (too bad it's not packable!)
Todd's List:
soccer ball
Chipotle burrito
As I've thought through what things matter most to me, I've realized that their are very few things. Even the things above are not that "essential." Maybe my wedding album and my journals are the only things that I would be sad about if say my house burned down. We have so much more hope in relationship. Relationship with God and with others.
Think about what you would bring with you to a remote island. What matters most to you?
As I've thought through what things matter most to me, I've realized that their are very few things. Even the things above are not that "essential." Maybe my wedding album and my journals are the only things that I would be sad about if say my house burned down. We have so much more hope in relationship. Relationship with God and with others.
Think about what you would bring with you to a remote island. What matters most to you?
