I'm thinking the cargo being referred to is all their stuff that they couldn't fit in the car when they made the trip to tallahassee. and thus indicative of finalizing their move even though, by now, they've realized this was not such a good idea. (I could be wrong on this.)
the other part, I would think, quite obviously is trying to stay positive when the foundation of your new life is crumbling.
I'm thinking the cargo being referred to is all their stuff that they couldn't fit in the car when they made the trip to tallahassee. and thus indicative of finalizing their move even though, by now, they've realized this was not such a good idea. (I could be wrong on this.)
the other part, I would think, quite obviously is trying to stay positive when the foundation of your new life is crumbling.