Leaving in 6 days

We leave in less than a week, and I am getting both excited and nervous. I have all of my planned items laid out, and I keep checking and rechecking everything in an attempt to keep the weight down. I don't want my pack to be no more than 14 lbs. my pack empty weighs 4lbs. I know that it's so important to think about each item cause I will be carrying it for 480 miles. Each item of clothing is being scrutinized and I have to think about the little shammy towel I'm taking, and what do I do with my long wet hair? Decisions...
 On a lighter note, I received 2 wonderful gifts from my children yesterday. Eric stopped by and gave me his childhood rosary. It is made of wood beads, and has the prayer of Saint Francis on it. I then received in the mail from Andrea a rosary with birthstone crystals dedicated to our family. I love the intentions of my kids and love them both and will carry them both. Some things are just so important.