As my family and I are evacuated to another country, I decide to take my family album, my wedding ring, and my softball glove. Being told that we are going to a country that may be permanent, I chose these three items that are dear to my own and families heart.
My family photo album is the most dear to my culture and my life. All these photos explain who is important in my life and families. Pictures explain not only our culture and what we believe in but memories and moments. By just having these pictures, shows that my tradition carries on and is still alive. The moments these pictures describe show our emotions, love, and dedication we give to ourselves and our family.
My next item is my wedding ring. My wedding ring is where ever I am at. I never take it off to even work, coach or play sports. My ring shows devotion and love to my husband. This ring represents who we are a couple and the commitment we give to one another. This item is one item that I would not want to live without or give away.
My next item is my softball glove. Not knowing what country we would be living or how long we would be there for, I would choose to have my glove. This glove is not just an item, it represents the love that my family has for all sports. Most of the year whether its for softball, basketball, football, volleyball or even wrestling, my family devotes most our time in sporting events. This glove is an item that I would want to bring with me, to show how much sports play a role in my families culture.
After losing our home and moving to another country, I would be completely devastated if upon arrival I was told I could only keep one personal item. But thinking about it, as long as I have my family by my side, I would be ok. I would make the best of it, because their lives are more important to me than anything. If I could keep the one item I would choose my family photo album.
I can see after this exercise that items are just items. As long as you have the ones you love and trust by your side, you can face anything that is thrown at you.
Hi Brittany,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your personal and important items. I am glad to see we share an importance of family photos. I love my family and I can see they are very important to you as well. I like your choice of your wedding ring, because it is a symbol of a union that lasts a lifetime. I am a big sports fan myself; I love the Yankees and the West Indies (cricket). It is nice to hear about why your items are so special and how you feel of keeping your culture going in a new environment. Nice post and have a great week!
Natasha
Brittany,
ReplyDeleteI love the choice of the softball glove! Sports have played a huge role in my life and are a big part of my family culture as well. I considered taking a soccer ball, but I was crossing my fingers that whatever country we ended up in, soccer would be the sport of preference.
It becomes so difficult to narrow a list of possessions down to just 3. Because there are so many components of family culture, choosing items that are all-encompassing becomes a major challenge. I think you made great selections that would help you hold on to family culture. Thanks for sharing!
Best,
Parker