Madison's First Suitcase

I bought Madison her first real suitcase yesterday. She thought it was very exciting. I told her she had to pick a good one because it would go all over the world with her and she would keep it for a very long time. This is what she picked and I hope with it she learns: 1. to always travel with a great friend 2. the most important things in life you can't touch and the few you can will fit in your suitcase 3. once she sees the world, she will be very content with where she is 4. traveling is about the journey, not the destination 5. if you are afraid to lose sight of the shore, you will never cross the ocean 6. the meaning of travel is not to escape life, but for your life not to escape you 7. once she's packed to put half the clothes back and take twice the money 8. to travel far enough to find herself 9. always pack a good book PS Shaun bought a new suitcase, so Charlie got dad's old suitcase which he thought was so cool because his didn't cost any money!