List

We are far from being seasoned missionaries but we've learned a few things over the past few weeks. We have been making a list of things to bring on a short-term mission trip. Some things we brought and are glad we did. Others we didn't bring but wished we had. 

Eye mask. It helps you sleep when your roommate has the light on while waiting to help with the midnight feeding. 

A bar of Sunlight laundry soap. 

Dark-coloured car chamois. These are very versatile. Can be used as wash cloth, towel, sweat wiper, body cooler...

Fingernail brush.  Cleans much more than fingernails, including sandals. 

Small Bible. 

Wrap/sarong. 

Tape. 

Glue stick. 

Water bottle. You need to fill this many times a day. 

Clothes pins. 

Safety pin or lanyard. For carrying keys when you don't have pockets. 

Recipe cards. These are multipurpose, especially useful when presenting educational seminar. 

Outdoor thermometer. To prove there is a reason for the constant dripping of sweat. Thus the need for the sweat-wiper mentioned above. 

Packets of Gatorade powder. There may be a need for replacement of fluids and electrolytes. 

Scissors. 

Original green Palmolive. It's a great stain remover, especially when it comes to grease. 

Envelopes. A variety of sizes. Great for keeping track of cash designated for specific purposes and come in handy for other things too. 

Large bold Sharpies. Helps keep track of who owns what in the refrigerator. 

Small blank note cards. 

Light-weight dress. For staying cool while hanging out at guesthouse. 

This is by no means an exhaustive list.  It will likely grow even longer during our final days here. 

We've been writing lists for months now. It's a hard habit to break and should be helpful when preparing for the next time we...