My Family Culture
The meaning of the
books would be the focus that we as a family put on treasuring education. The purpose
for the photos show and tell a story of the family heritage spanning several
generations. The sacred items would represent the personal items that belonged
to loved ones that were influential in our lives and have since passed on. When
we see those items or ‘hear’ those items it invokes memories of the loved one. Right
now I have wind chimes that belong to my departed mother hanging at my patio! This
helps me feel that she is near me.
Now in the event we had to give up all items except
for one, the item I would decide to keep would be the family photos. The story
of how we are as a family, the memories and how we worship would all be told in
the photo album.
I learned from this exercise of the things I hold dear and
precious and hope to pass these things onto my children and grandchildren.
Family is important! Preserving of ones heritage is very important!
Sheila,
ReplyDeleteUntil I read your blog, it did not occur to me that sounds, like that of a wind chime, could be part of our recorded memories of loved ones. What a unique and lovely way to be reminded of your mother as your hear the tinkling of the chimes in the wind!
Hi Sheila,
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting that you mentioned about wall hangings. I too have a collection of wall hangings and would love to take with me wherever I would relocate to. But considering the question, I had to select items that would have more practical application for my survival in a foreign land. This exercise was a difficult one. To think of what to let go and keep is not easy especially when we have a lot of things that are of sentimental value that remind us of our family.