Shopping

Planning for a year away from home is quite a daunting task! Lots of white shirts, ties, and dress slacks for Ray. Many skirts and tops for Jeanene. New shoes for both of us--we expect to be doing some walking.

We needed to get a year's supply of medications and vitamins. The pharmacists were shocked that our insurance would allow that much, but our special missionary health insurance is dedicated to helping missionaries be prepared with what they need to serve any where in the world.

We thought about what we might not be able to get in Thailand--spices for tacos, (could Ray live a year without Mexican food?), sharp cheddar cheese (available there but expensive we were told), anti-perspirant deodorant, good dental floss. I'm sure there will be odds and ends we think of as we continue to pack. When we reach our 100 pounds total weight each in our suitcases, we will have to be more selective in what we end up taking! Sounds like a lot doesn't it, but that includes clothes, shoes, hairdryer, medication, EVERYTHING for an entire year. We hope to be able to have room for some rice crispies and marshmallows for treats. I will try to remember to report how it works out when we are finally finished packing.