The few days leading up to a volunteer trip to Haiti are always the most challenging for me. More challenging than packing up my family to go to the beach, more nerve racking than getting ready for a cruise. My checklist are numerous and loooooooooooong. Going to Haiti is such that you literally have to pack everything AND the kitchen sink. Do I have my passport? Is my will up to date? Did I leave enough money for my in-laws in case of emergency, I have to record the bedtime story book for the girls before I go to bed, Contact list for in –laws…is it printed out?, My daughter is going to kindergarten orientation while I am away..I have to lay out two outfit options for her and make sure the paper work is clipped to it for my sister-in-law who will be taking her for me. Did I pack all the pieces to the projector? Do I have the right size batteries for the speaker, should I bring my zinc or leave it? Is the house clean, gotta wipe the counter down or the ants will invade. Gotta text my cousin for my uncle in Haiti’s phone number, Reviewing, reviewing, double checking. I only got 1 hour of rest. The time was pouring out before me like sand. I couldn’t stop it. I laid down on the couch and soon I heard the chirping of my cell phone alarm. Its show time. The airport check in experience will be a bear . We have 40 pieces of luggage t o check in and I don’t want to be rude or snappy so I must breathe, Pray and remain calm for all of us.
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