Ready for take-off

So, what does 200lbs of luggage look like?  Aside from some rather heavy suitcases (agony for Kim, who packs incredibly light), the requested items were much different from what we would have guessed.

We were asked to bring party supplies--hats, balloons, streamers, noisemakers, candy and piñata.  Oh wait, there's more--goodie bags, crocheted hats, socks, small toys, games, frisbees, school supplies.  Then we brought requested items for missionary families, western food, chips, chocolate, personal items.  Then, who wants to come empty handed for right now (since the party isn't until November), so bubbles, jewellery, glow sticks, water balls and candy are added.  Plus, tools, a parachute (for playing, not the plane ride) sunscreen and bug spray fill the crevices.  Our things are stuffed into carry-ons and are ready to go.  Whew! What I couldn't help but think of is possibly filling 14 suitcases like this should our family go to Rwanda (the stress level was already intense enough with 4).

This trip will be one of seeking out what is best and gaining a better understanding of the country of Rwanda.

Here is our itinerary:

August

5 leave Calgary 7 pm

6 fly from Toronto to Kigali via Rome & Addis Ababa

 7 arrive, connect with Ed & Deb briefly, get settled at the home, meet kids

8 home/village

9children/ village/home repairs

10 memorial Kigali?

11 church

12 pastor Kelly's contact? Fulgence

13 City  of Joy Todd Ellington 

14 Connect  with villagers/kids 

15 sights in Rwanda? Further connections?

16 Craig & Ruth Fehr?

17 Feeding  program Home of Hope

18 church

19 leave 4:00 pm

20 arrive Calgary

21 return home