My Family Culture

Blog Assignment: My Family Culture

 

In the event of a devastating catastrophe that would cause my family to relocate I would be grateful for our survival.  Understanding that I am going to a new host country that may be very different than my won makes me excited and nervous at the same time.  My excitement comes from my military background of always being ready to move to a new area or country at a moment’s notice.  Understanding that I would only be allowed to bring on set of clothing and three small items that I hold important would be: family photos, music, and a bible. 

            Family is something that I hold close to my heart.  I love looking at old and new photos with the opportunity to reflect on experiences and how things have changed.  I enjoy having photos of my immediate and extended family.  I enjoy having the opportunity to see them and what they are doing.  Secondly I would bring music either from CD’s or a musical instrument.  Growing up and throughout my marriage I continue to be surrounded by music.  Music often is used to support however I am feeling or the situation.  I would also bring a bible.  My family has always leaned on faith throughout our lives.  I know that even if I end up in a place where I do not understand the language I will have my faith to rely on.  I can have my bible to read scriptures to provide support as well as prayers. 

 

            If I was told upon my arrival that I could only keep one of the three personal items I would be unhappy.  Putting my feelings aside I would chose to keep my family photo album.  As I mentioned earlier family is very important to me.  Having the photo album allows me to stay close with family members who are not with me.  I can remember the time we all spent together.  Upon the completion of this assignment I gained insight of how much I value family.  I also realized that I would be open to experiencing a new country.  I feel that I have had experiences in diversity from being a child and wife of a military personal.  I am a little fearful of not understating the language or ways of the culture.  I would enter with the openness and willingness to learn.