College Packing

1 week.  That's it!  In one week we will be moving our oldest into a dorm room 1,019 miles away.

It has been a busy week (read month here) of packing.


See..

and

And my girl is a minimalist. Really!  She keeps telling her daddy that half of the stuff goes on her bed.  (He's also not a fair judge.  He went to a military academy - packed a toothbrush and change of clothes.)

In that stack are-

-Lots of sweaters (Wisconsin is COLD ya'll!)
-Three blankets and two coats (cold, remember?)
-A small sewing machine.  For those of you who know her- 'ya didn't think she could actually go      away and leave her stash, did 'ya? 
-Sewing kit.  Notice I did not say small.  :)
-needed books and a few favorite ones.
-Toiletries, towels and sheets.
-A few pictures.  Of me, of course!  haha
-Stash of animal cookies to share with three roommates.  (Bet 'ya saw that first!)  Her grandparents have picked up another one for her as well.

Can you think of anything we have forgotten?

Our family would appreciate your prayers for the next few weeks.  While we believe that God has directed each step of this big transition, it is a big transition none-the-less...

For her

For her 2 brothers that adore her

For her sister who is her best friend

For her daddy that has held her hand and her heart for 18 years

and

For this proud and excited, but emotional and teary, momma!

"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord.  Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jer. 29:11