If I were forced to leave my home and go somewhere new with only three items that represent my culture, that would be very difficult.
First, I would take a cross to represent my Catholic faith. I would just take a plain wooden cross, one that I would not have to worry about breaking. One that would represent the burden I am bearing in a new land. I hope it would give me strength to persevere.
Second, I would take my Nook. I have a strong belief in education. Having all of my books in one place would be a saving grace. I would be able to read to find comfort, and I would have my children read as well.
The last item I would take is a pot my grandparents passed down to my parents, and eventually down to me. It represents many home cooked meals. It represents comfort and love. It represents all that is family to me.
If I were only allowed to keep one of these items, as much as it would pain me to choose, I would have to keep the Nook. I can face anything as long as I can read. Keeping the Nook would allow my family to read about their history and to continue the traditions long handed down. It would be important to me for my family to be able to read their history, I believe it would make a difference to their future.
It is a very hard question to answer indeed!
ReplyDeleteI love the items you chose to represent you. I also love that you value reading! Reading would be such a good outlet for you and your children. Wonderful idea!!
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteGreat choices! Continuing to pass along traditions is definitely a must for me, as well.
Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteGreat choices in items to take. I really like the idea of the Nook as well. It would be helpful to be able to have some sort of past time to make the situation a little more bearable.