My Family Culture



If a major catastrophe happened and I had to be evacuated to another country, I would take a picture of all of my children together, a baby blanket, and my Kindle.  The photo of all of my children together is a reminder of all of the people I love and will miss because they will not be with me (two of my children are grown and live outside of my home).  The baby blanket provides a sense of security when things are difficult for me, and because I have shared the blanket with all of my children.  The Kindle is so I can read and escape the uncertainty of what is going on around me.  It also has a photo gallery with all of our trips and family get-togethers so I have access to memories.  It provides a sense of focus and control when the world around me offers none.  

 If upon arrival into the host country I was informed I could only keep one item, it would be very difficult to decide   The photo provides a visual for all of the memories I hold dear.  The blanket provides a sense of security and the memories that all of my children have shared with me.  The Kindle holds pictures, provides internet access and has games and books.   I think because of all the things the Kindle can do, I would keep the Kindle.  I would be able to share things with my daughter to keep us connected.  I would be able to communicate with my other children.  I would also have access to my photos and other memories.  

 I feel this shows that connection to family is important to my culture.  I realize others will select various items that will be different from my choices.  However, I am sure they will represent the things that they value in their culture.  There are many other items I could have selected; however, I think the items selected reflect more of who I am and my family culture. 

The Kindle represents the things I hold dear, connection to family, family memories, and a way to escape harsh realities.  My family being with me could always replace the material things that I physically hold onto.  However, having my family with me means the world to me.   

Comments

  1. Anthony SingletonJuly 11, 2020 at 2:16 PM

    Hi Rebecca,
    Technology is amazing to the point we can basically hold our families history and story all together on a tablet. I think your choice is a great choice because it still connects you to your family and the other items you chose.

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  2. Maxann69July 14, 2020 at 12:16 PM

    I love the tradition of the blanket that you have shared with your children. I also value my pictures of my children too and was one of the things I wanted to take. I do agree you made a valuable choice in the kindle you have the ability to stay at peace keeping your mind busy, and that can be one of the greatest treasures.

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