My
Family Culture
The three items that I
would bring with me if my family and I had to evacuate would be my family
album, my grandmother’s crocheted and last I would bring the families stock
pot. The photo album holds pictures of the majority of my family members both present
and deceased and in the back of the album is a very detailed family history
tree. This album holds information about my family that I would never be able
to uncover it were lost or destroyed it also helps to teach the next generation
of where they come from. My grandmother’s blanket is something that I hold near
and dear to me because as a child and young adult I remember her taking naps
with this blanket laid across and when she passed away in 2004 it was the only
item I requested from my father to have. It’s like always having a piece of her
with me. Last but not least is the family’s stock pot, my family has gathered
at my grandparents’ house many Sundays after church to socialize and enjoy a
Sunday meal. I remember only good times when it comes to cooking and I how my
grandmother still loves to cook for us on Sundays. I would want to bring that
same tradition wherever we go.
If I were told that I
could only keep one item from my family I would be completely hurt and devastated.
Each of these items represents what my family is all about and that is unity,
history and tradition. At first I did not consider myself as a person that
would hold on to items because I felt that memories was all that I needed but I
realized how important certain items are to me because it gives the history of
my family. Through these items I would be able to teach my children and future
grandchildren about their history and the importance of family.
Hi Kami,
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like the family album. I think this is something everyone would want to take with them. When you talk about your grandmother's cooking it brings back memories of when we used to visit my grandmother in Georgia, and she would cook all that good southern food. I wish I had some of it now. Thanks for sharing.
It is refreshing that you have these items that come from previous generations. How neat that you have a family stock pot. I would like to create an album and bring meaning to a family item that my children could having meaning with. That is inspirational. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Kami,
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent post. I really love your last paragraph. It is so factual. Once I had albums and used to cherish them. As I got older, being a house wife, a professional, etc., I became extremely busy and lost interest in those things. However, you have motivated me to start over a new leaf. Your work is encouraging.
Joanne Lynch.
Kami, Your blog shows similar items that I chose for mine. I chose my family photo album, my wedding ring, and my softball glove. I feel that everyone should have a photo album for one of their items. Photos capture moments and memories that will not be forgotten in our families culture. I love your next item of your blanket. I have a blanket still that I have from when I was a baby that was made for me. I never even thought about this item until reading your post. I really enjoyed your post. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Kami, I see you have some interesting items that you would want to bring along. I loved my grandmother dearly and I think I would have to bring that blanket. thanks for sharing
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