The three items I would take with me that I hold dear and represent my family culture are a family picture, a quilt made by my Granny, a necklace my Dad gave me.
My family picture would need to be a multi-picture frame as my parents are divorced and, at this point in life, the family is very separated into two separate families. The quilt made by my Granny is a quilt she made me when I was very little and I used all the time. All of the quilts my Granny made hold many memories and remind me of so much when I see the fabric or cover up with any of them. The necklace my Dad gave me, although materialistic, was given to me before his stroke. Now that my Dad can't say much due to his stroke, the necklace helps me remind me of the love and support he has always given me.
I definitely think it would be extremely hard to pick one item to bring but, I think my Granny's quilt holds so much of my childhood memories that it would allow me to hold onto everything dear.
I am not a materialistic person. I have not ever been someone who holds onto knick knacks or wrap so much up in an item. This exercise really reminded me of that. Although I do have few items that let me remember so many great memories, if this situation were to ever happen, I do think I have enough memories to remember my family culture and share it with generations to come.
My family picture would need to be a multi-picture frame as my parents are divorced and, at this point in life, the family is very separated into two separate families. The quilt made by my Granny is a quilt she made me when I was very little and I used all the time. All of the quilts my Granny made hold many memories and remind me of so much when I see the fabric or cover up with any of them. The necklace my Dad gave me, although materialistic, was given to me before his stroke. Now that my Dad can't say much due to his stroke, the necklace helps me remind me of the love and support he has always given me.
I definitely think it would be extremely hard to pick one item to bring but, I think my Granny's quilt holds so much of my childhood memories that it would allow me to hold onto everything dear.
I am not a materialistic person. I have not ever been someone who holds onto knick knacks or wrap so much up in an item. This exercise really reminded me of that. Although I do have few items that let me remember so many great memories, if this situation were to ever happen, I do think I have enough memories to remember my family culture and share it with generations to come.
Rachel,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading your blog post this week. I have to agree with you that I too do not consider myself a materialist individual, but I do have items that remind me of good memories with family and even remind me of those individuals that are not with us any more. I agree with you that having to select just one item is extremely difficult, but at the same time when we select the item we understand we selected the item for a very good reason.
I think it is amazing you have something that allows you to connect with your father even though at this time in his life you guys are not able to communicate through words.
Thank you for sharing your story it is very touching and it makes me wonder if I had something to help me be close to my parents if I was in your situation.. I have some thinking to do.
Anna