So I finally decided on a missionary bag! It's the perfect size, a unique but conservative enough color, and it reminds me of Madeline--the little precocious and curious French orphan who always makes life adventurous! She has no fear; she's a total leader; and she's humble, like the little child she is. So she's all the things I hope to be in France myself. Thank you Ali for the gift and thank you Marta for the find.