This weeks assignment was to chose three small items that I would take with me in the event of a catastrophe. This was a tough decision at first because my first reaction is to want to take all of my belongings that we have worked so hard to enquire. As I thought further I realized that most of the stuff that I do have is just material things that can be replaced as long as I have my family with me.
I decided the first thing that I would want to bring would be my bible because in the event of a catastrophe I am going to need all the encouragement and strength I can find and the bible never lets me down. The second thing I would bring would be a small picture album that has a picture of my babies, my parents, and my sisters. I am so close to my family even though we live in different states and we are always there for each other no matter what the situation is. This family album would remind me how much I am loved and to be strong. This would also be an item I would want to pass on to my children one day. The third thing that I would bring would be the foot prints of my little girl and little boy that we lost shortly after birth. These babies remind me to never take one minute for granite because we are never promised tomorrow. These little footprints also remind me that I have two guardian angels watching over me and my family so when life gets overwhelming I need to stop and just breath because we are going to be ok.
This assignment has really made be realize once again how blessed that I am and it reminds me what is truly important in life. It was be heartbreaking to learn that I could only keep one of the three items that I had brought with, I honestly don't know which item I would chose because they all mean so much to me and my family culture.
I think many of us would take our bibles on this unknown journey because it gives us a feeling of security and normally it contains family information also. Pictures are also a very important part of who we are. Thank you for sharing your personal loss with us-your angels will always be there watching. I think if we have our memories and family with us, we would all be fine in the end.
ReplyDeleteThe items you picked are truly treasures. Thank you for sharing your personal stories and memories you have of these items. I think you really represented yourself and family in a prestigious way.
ReplyDeleteFirst let me say I am so sorry to hear about your babies, you are so strong for being able to make it through that situation. I also selected the bible as one of my items and for similar reasons as you. I really enjoyed reading your post! Thank you so much for sharing that portion of your self with us :)
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