My Family Culture

If I had to be evacuated to another Country and I could only take three items with me, other than a change of clothes, it would be:

1)  My Childhood Memories Scrapbook
2)  My grandmother's ruby earrings
3)  My wedding ring

I would explain that these things have special value to me.  My childhood memories scrapbook is a book I put together that has many pictures of my three children, my husband and myself through the years.  This is dear to my heart because I plan on passing it onto them when they grow up.  My grandmother's ruby earrings are an heirloom that she left me when she passed away and I plan on passing that on also from generation to generation.  It is one of my most prized possessions as it came from someone that I loved so much.  Lastly, my wedding ring is a symbol of the love my husband and I share and the commitment that we've made to eachother.  I've never EVER taken it off since he gave it to me and there's no way I would leave it behind.

Now, if upon arrival in this new country I was told that I could only keep one of these personal items, I honestly don't know what I would do.  Each has it's own sentimental value to me.  Each is equally important.  I guess if I had to, HAD TO pick one, it would be My Scrapbook.  I would have to keep that because it has pictures of my three pregnancies, and baby shots, etc., it's irreplaceable and it's something that they have to see when they grow up.  I'm sad just thinking about it!

I realize through this exercise this week that I am very attached to things that are emotional and that I want to pass on to my children.  I think in any culture, family is important and children are at the center of that.  I guess I'm very attached to things and am looking forward to sharing things with them in the future from my past.  Very interesting.....  I love learning about ME!  hahaha

Thanks for reading my post!

Jeannette