I can’t imagine having to relocate to another
country permanently, especially if it isn’t my decision. Having my immediate
family with me is more important to me than anything. I have many things of
sentiment, but if a catastrophe were to happen, the three things I would take
with me would be pictures, my wedding ring, and sentimental gifts from loved
ones.
My pictures are dear to me because I have pictures
from my childhood living in Philadelphia and pictures I’ve taken since I
relocated to Georgia. I was born in Georgia, but raised in Philadelphia. I was
three years of age when we moved there. I made many friends in Philadelphia and
also had family there. I’ve always loved to take pictures so I have many
pictures of friends and family from Philadelphia. These pictures mean a lot to
me because some of the people on the pictures, family and friends, have passed
away, so this is one of the ways I remember them. When I relocated to Georgia
at the age of 21, I started taking more pictures of family and the friends I
met throughout the years here. My wedding ring means so much to me because my
husband passed away and this is one way I remember him and our life together. Sentimental
gifts from family, friends, and co-workers mean a lot to me because the gifts
from them showed me how much they cared about me.
I would be deeply hurt if I was told I could only
keep one item, because they all mean so much to me. I can’t imagine having to
give up any. If I had to choose, I would choose the pictures because I have pictures
of all my family, friends, and some co-workers.
An insight I have gained from this exercise is it is
difficult to choose what is most important to you, besides your family. I also
reflect back to the victims of the hurricane, they could not choose what to
take with them when they had to relocate. It means a lot to have that option.
Brenda,
ReplyDeleteI agree that pictures are important to remind us of events we have experience with family and friends as well as being able to use them to share with others many things that we have shared with those that are important in our lives. I chose a picture one of m items as well.
I also agree that the exercise showed me how difficult it can be to pick external things that are representative of all the aspects of family and our experiences.
Brenda,
ReplyDeleteI have realized from this exercise how it would be difficult to choose three items and then have those items narrowed down to one. through this insight it brings me back to the victims of tragic events such as earthquake, tsunamis, fires and the list goes one. while some were able to quickly take items, there are others who get nothing.
This exercise does prove a bit challenging...because it is hard to pick. So many of the things I have from the past to today are part of who I am, and much of it is just material. I too would want to bring a photo album. It is interesting- that is what many of us would choose to bring. It makes me also value having my digital photos printed, because I wonder if the electricity and technology was not at my immediate disposal where would all my recent photographed memories be...
ReplyDeleteHappy Studies :)
What a touching post. I too chose photographs for one of my items, but I did not think about the items I wear everyday like my wedding ring. I really feel for those that have lost everything they own-they didn't get the chance to grab even three things of value, only themselves. Thanks for sharing, your post really made me reflect on my own choices.
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda. These are all great things you would bring along. I see that we share the same feelings about our families. Families is everything and I don't think I could survive without mine. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the future.
ReplyDeleteBrenda,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you the ability to keep and hold on to your memories any way you can it always helpful. Relocating is not easy but from personal experience I can relate to how much the images that you had to help you deal were a great asset. When I relocated it just gave me another reason to invest in a better quality camera (really just wanted a new camera, but it came in handy) Thank you for sharing.
Lauren