The three items I would choose during such an catastrophic event would be the family bible which has been passed on for six generations before I received it, the most recent group people of my family, and the crusade blanket that my mother made when I was a child.
The best way to explain to others what each item means to me is to tell of their value and significance. The family bible is important because not only is it a trace of my family history but doing the desperate times that would be present doing a major disaster, the scripture provides hope, strength, wisdom, and courage for my family and others to lean on. The most recent picture of my family is significant because it serves as a visual representation of my family culture and a memory of when all of the family was in their own culture and together. The crusade blanket is more of a childhood family memento but will begin a family tradition. This item is value because I can teach each of the members to crusade to add a piece to the blanket and to continue to pass it on to the future generations. This blanket will represent our culture in the United States, the culture in the new country and a reminder of the family to make it during difficult times when the family returns to America.
I would be devastated if upon arrival I was told that I could only keep one personal item and had to give up the other too. Trying to make a decision on which items to let go would be difficult but I believe the item I would keep would be the family bible because of the inspiration that it provides and the strong sense of family history and culture that it provides.
This exercise made me think about what is really important in my life and family. I realized just how much I rely on faith to keep me going during life's challenges. I also realized how much of my family history is preserve during mementos and photos which ensures the continuity of my culture.
Hi Shirley,
ReplyDeleteThe crusade blanket sounds interesting. Do successive generations add to the crusade blanket? Could you please explain that more?
Liz Thomas
Shirley,
ReplyDeleteThe bible you have is a great item to have. What a wonderful item to have to carry with you in the event of such catastrophe. It will help you carry your culture with you and share it with others. Blankets are great to have as well. I have some special blankets that my grandmother made that she has passed down to me that would hard to part with. I really cannot imagine having to do this and think about other groups of people who have had to because of natural disasters and horrible wars. All we can do is help provide and give support to people who are less fortunate. Thank you for sharing!
~Jalice
Wow Shirley it seems as if a lot of us would bring a bible. That means we all have a strong sense of faith and regardless of where we are we will always know GOD. The only being able to keep one thing was hard but I like the idea of keeping your bible because of the inspiration it brings.
ReplyDeleteHello Shirley great post. Family is very important. I thought as you did three small items narrowed down to one. I didn't mention the bible I have hid the word of God in my heart. Yes disasters are horrible and yes all we can do is to support those who are less fortunate than ourselves.
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