My
Family Culture
This assignment was very thought-provoking. Thinking about what items to take if a major
catastrophe devastated our country was hard to imagine. At first, so many things came to mind. After some thought, I realized that most of
the initial things I worried about were not that important in the scheme of
things. I narrowed it down to the Bible,
family photographs, and a few pieces of family heirloom jewelry. My Mom and I have several pieces of jewelry
passed down from grandmothers, aunts, and my brother that I lost several years
ago. They have sentimental value and
memories. Family photographs help relive
those precious moments of days gone by.
They also show how my family has changed and grown through the loss of
my sweet brother and birth of my daughter.
Last, but definitely not least, I chose the Bible. My faith has kept me going throughout my
life. I know I would not be where I am
without my belief in God. The Bible
forms that foundation and source of comfort.
It was hard to imagine that I would have to give up even
more of my personal items upon arrival at this unknown, unfamiliar destination. Ultimately, I knew I would keep my
Bible. However, I would have it filled
with important family photographs. For
the future endeavors, I would have written records of my faith and
documentation of my family to share with my daughter as she grows up. These combined items are important components
in her life, as well as, all of our lives.
In
conclusion, I have realized that my faith and family are all that truly
matter. Having my family and items that
keep me close to each one of them would help me through anything. It would be unthinkable to try to survive in
an unknown place without them. I also
discovered through this reflection that the material items we treasure are not
really as crucial as we often think. As
always, this course has enlightened me even more.
