What does one pack when going to Iraq?
That's been on my mind for a couple of weeks now. Well, let me tell you that I've narrowed it down to a few important things:
1) Comfortable (and culturally appropriate) pants. I've managed to find some comfortable ones, but culturally appropriate? To be honest, I'm not exactly sure what that means, but I'm guessing it's a heck of a lot less tight and an amazing amount more high-wasted than anything you can find in this country.
2) Passport. This is a given. I've made copies for all my luggage and left a copy here at home. I've emailed a scanned copy to my friends in Iraq. I've memorized my passport number. I'm stopping short of having it tatooed to my arm.
3) Peanut Butter. I don't know what the food will be like in Iraq, much less on the plane. With the amount I've packed, I can survive on peanut butter and water for about 8 1/2 days.
So, in a matter of hours, I'm off! Thanks for praying. I don't really know what to ask you to pray specifically, because this trip is so much an unknown. But, in a way, that's been great. It has given me (forced me, actually) the opportunity to depend on Him and watch His agenda unfold....
5 comments:
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an incredible opportunity. I can't wait to see how God uses you. So many would question you and all the safety concerns, but as Isaiah said when asked "Whom shall I send?" Here am I...send me!!! We're praying for you.
Praying for a safe trip and all that God has in plan for you!!
Blessings to you for a safe and wonderful trip to the other side of the world. I will be praying for you - - knowing that God will be using you and your team in BIG ways for Him!
Susan in Dallas
I miss you already! Praying you'll fall in love with the people, have a wonderful time, and come back with a new passion to share with all of us. : ) Try to eat enough to keep those baggy pants on. We'll hit Freebirds the second you get back!
J
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