god has the plan, not me!
in the days before i go on a trip, i make a list of everything i need to take, so i won’t forget something in the actual process of packing. i mark items off the list as i pack them. when i close the last suitcase, i tuck the list into my purse, so when i return, i can use the list again to be sure i don’t leave anything behind.
the fault with my method of preparation is obvious, though – while i can control what i bring on the journey, i can’t control what actually happens on the journey. sometimes the weather is much 