If
I was put into a position to be evacuated from my home country and placed into
another country I would bring along a bible, radio with various cassettes and a
family photo album. I would take this item because the bible will serve as my
comfort in my time of need and give me understanding of the situation in which I
was faced, the album will allow me to remember my family as they were and keep
them close to my heart and the radio will allow me to think of all the good
times I had being around my old neighborhood, family and friends and also help
bridge the gap between myself and the host country.
I
believe the act of actually having to leave my homeland and being placed into
another would be very hard and difficult for me to understand, but if I were
told to leave two of my selected items behind I would be devastated to the
core. In that time of confusion I would depend on having at least my bible and
my family photo album with me to help me cope with losing things and family
members who were so dear and important to me. From doing this exercise I am
able to see how I would never want to be in a situation where I am away from
those individuals and things that matter most to me. I am also able to see how
by having these things that make up the person I am and shine light on my
family heritage.
What a difficult choice if this was a reality. I chose a bible also because it was a symbol that represented many childhood memories. However I didn't think of a bible as a choice because of the strength and comfort. Good choice and clearly a good reason behind it.
ReplyDeleteHi Sha'Keema,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like tangible things are the side bar, its goes so much deeper than that. Your faith, family and music are important reminders of you life, those are great things to begin rebuilding a new life.
Thanks
Your post made me feel devastated for you. Clearly, you hold these things dear to your core. But, the good thing was that you were able to take your family with you. I think this exercise was great in showing us the meaning of things in our lives.
ReplyDeleteWere you ever able to choose one?
Sha'Keema,
ReplyDeleteYour post is beautiful! You and I picked to take with us a photo album and a Bible. I didn't think about a radio and cassettes. Music is a part of my every day life! Music can take you to places, remind you of a memory, and help you feel alive! Thank you for sharing,
Your blog made me think tonight of the folks in Oklahoma who did not have the choice to keep even one thing..and I feel very sad for them....thank you for your thoughtful blog
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