My Family Culture
The three items that I would choose that,
represent my family culture and hold dear to me are:
Family photo album, jewelry, and an American Flag.
Each of these three items represent something special to me and my family.
The jewelry is something that I hold dear to my heart because it has been giving to me each year since my 5th birthday. Every year on my birthday my dad would give me a gift of jewelry and after I opened it he would put it on me. Whether it was a necklace, bracelet, or earrings I enjoyed seeing his face light up as much as he enjoyed seeing mine. I think as a child it was not so much the jewelry but having something to carry with me that my dad had giving me. Because my father did not live with us and I did not see him as often, I appreciated having a gift from him as special as a piece of gold. I'm a daddy's girl and he always melted my heart. :)
The American Flag is dear to my family and my self because it was giving to us when my father passed away. This American Flag represents the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice that my father gave when serving our country. I am proud to know that my dad was a brave, and courageous man with a big heart, who was willing to give his life to help the American country.
The photo albums is dear to me because it is visual images of some the memories of the good times and places that my family and I have experienced. I have pictures of weddings, birthday celebrations, holidays, family reunions, and even the birth of the babies in our family. I love taking picture and sharing memories while looking back.
If I were told that I had to give up two of the items and only keep one, I think I would be sad and heart broken but I would have to keep the pictures and photo albums and give up the jewelry and flag. The pictures make me smile, laugh, and cry. I can actually feel the moments and memories of the many different experiences of the love, and joy when looking at the pictures.
After this exercise I gained insight that I truly love my family and even know we go through struggles and hard times I thank God that he chose these people to be in my life. I enjoy every minute that we spend together and I look forward to making many more memories.
I enjoyed reading your blog regarding the three items that represent your family culture. While reading your blog I can see that you enjoy cherishing every moment with your family. As a child growing up, I can remember being called a daddy's girl. I can also remember as a child that my father would buy me anything that I asked for in the store. As a child during Christmas time my father would get me and my brother everything that we asked for. I can truly say that I love and appreciate everything that my father has done for me and what he is still doing for me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Courtney,
ReplyDeleteThrough my life I have come to realize that life is about making memories with the people in our life. We as people need to take more time to enjoy life and the many people in it, after all life is short and you only get one chance to experience it. I hope that your continue to enjoy being a daddies girl and the rest of your love ones as well :)
Hello Nicole, I think you did an awesome job choosing the three items that you would take with you. They all represent your family culture as well. I really like the fact that you would take your jewelry. I like value my family culture. Great job on your post!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leah, I think that family is a blessing in disguised specially picked and for a purpose. I have learned to enjoy everyone that comes in my life whether it be for a reason or a season.
DeleteThis assignment really made me appreciate what I have and that I take so much for granted. Just think that people actually have had to make a decision such as this in their lives. I am glad that you have such a great family bond and a huge family to share experiences with.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda, this assignment has really taught me to appreciate life and value all that I have. Sometimes with our busy schedules we forget about the simple things in life, we should learn how to slow down and appreciate each and every day with the people in our lives.
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