LEAVING MY COUNTRY

I am leaving my country to move overseas. I will miss all of my friends here while I am away from the internet. My wife and I have an entire house to empty so we can let others live here while we are gone. I am spending many hours every day getting ready.
There is so much to do when leaving your country.
Many things have to be sold and others put in storage, or given away for someone who can use them. We will recycle all the unusable items, of course.

Other than that, I have very busy times ahead, such as deciding what I can bring with me in the limited space of an airplane.
A few books, clothes, and of course my laptop?
My wife will follow in a few weeks with her items.

What would you take if you had move away and were going to be gone for a few years?
Keep in mind you can have one small carry-on bag and a larger bag or trunk in the luggage compartment of the plane.
Seriously, what would you bring and what would you leave?
Maybe you can help me with your suggestions. Weight and space are both a problem. As an English teacher, I must bring some of my books. What else should I try to squeeze into a trunk?

I will not be able to answer your comments, but I will try to get to see your suggestions.

I will tell you where I am after all of my visa and other papers are approved. Maybe English teachers are too undesirable :) for immigrants, so I will be quiet about the final destination until we both have arrived. :)))

Thank you for any suggestions!

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Mod Comment by Nadira on January 28, 2011 at 14:13: By now you must be settled Bob.
It is long time we have read your inspirational blogs. Do tell us how life is settling in at KSA, or rather settled.
Missing your wise comments

Comment by aunglinwai on January 28, 2011 at 14:06: i would like to invite my country,

Myanmar, former name is Burma.

Comment by Suphattra on December 5, 2010 at 14:49: Bob... glad to hear that you are safe off course in the difficult situation it may not easy to do that but the show must go on..hope you are alright with the new house , ambience also your new life style. Hope every thing will be ok soon with you and your family. God bless you and your family.

Comment by Ms.Sara on December 3, 2010 at 21:04: Welcome to your second home,,
Hope you get well soon and share your new experiences. Bless you and your family.
All the best, sir.

Comment by SkoonAlBahr on December 3, 2010 at 20:02: Welcome Mr. Bob in my country! :)
Waiting for your experiences.

SpamBuster Comment by nidα on December 3, 2010 at 20:00: Hi sir, so you've arrived there! We all are waiting impatiently to learn about your new experiences!

Have a great time!

Comment by Nebia on December 3, 2010 at 16:56: Great you are in Saudi where my dear friend Fa is, we don't you meet there?
I wish to hear from you soon , my friend. Try to give us news when possible. OH!
Fa is back to ec.