Selecting three items I would take to an unknown country was actually more challenging that I originally thought. The first item I would take would be my Kindle. I know it sounds silly, but part of who I am involves one important component of my family culture which is my faith. I would be able to read the Bible, as well as read many other things that help make up who I am. The second thing I would take with me would be my grandmother's photo albums. These albums provide such a vivid picture into what has shaped my family culture. I would also be a reminder of where I come from regardless of the differences I would see in the other culture. The final possession I would take would be my elephant stuffed animal. This elephant has been the security blanket we have passed down in my family. It was my grandmothers, my moms and now mine. I would like to keep up this tradition and pass it down when I have children.
When I first thought of giving two items up, I thought well if I could put all the pictures from my grandmother's album in my Kindle than I would keep that as my top of my list, however I would be giving up the security blanket that was passed down in my family. I would have a very hard time giving up any of these possessions because it was already hard enough to get down to these three.
Completing this exercise was extremely difficult, but useful because it helped me realize just how much in my life helps make up who I am.
Jo Ann: Thank you for sharing details about your family’s culture. You mentioned that you would bring your kindle with you as your sojourn to your new designation. I don’t have a kindle, but you mentioned that you wanted your kindle so you could read your bible. I also mentioned that I would bring my bible. My faith is also a huge part of identity as well and it uplifts me in the face of adversity. I really appreciated that you have affinity for your grandmother’s bear. I thought that was very cute. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Jo! We have two similar items, I will be bringing my bible journal and photo album. And like you, I had such a difficult time narrowing down to just 3 items... how much more if we had to choose just 1! I do hope that you would be able to pass the stuffed elephant to your own child! Thank you for your post!
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ReplyDeleteA Grandmother's Love is like no other! My Grandmother was very dear to my heart as well. We had many wonderful conversations when I became older and would braid her hair! What wonderful memories I have of her. I could see why you would want her photo album with you. I have not had a chance to use a kindle yet but I have heard that it is awesome. What a wonderful way keep many precious memories. I see that your faith is extremely important to you as well. This was a hard choice to make. It makes you really think about others who have to come over to our culture.
Nothing like grandmother! I enjoyed your post completely. I too, selected the same items. I find it amazing how the majority of us are including the Bible in our 3 items. This activity has really enabled to me to connect even more with my classmates. What an excellent exercise.
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