The last major catastrophe event that I can think of that would have caused a great threat to my country was the attack on the White House, Twin Towers, Camp David, and Pentagon. If this threat had been carried completely out I would have had to possible had to relocate my entire family because I don't live to far from Camp David. If I had to relocate it would not only be devastating but also difficult. Difficult because everything you have is important and serves a purpose. If I have to relocate from my home and was instructed that spacing was limited to three personal items I would have no problem choosing. In relocating the three items I would take with me would be a picture of my mother, my father, and the Bible my mother had kept in a fire proof box and is a treasure to my entire family. Both of my parent’s pictures sit on my living room table. I would take these items because both of my parents are deceased, my mother passed away in 2002 and my father passed away in 2011 and played an important role in making me who I am as well as my children’s life. The Bible would have to come because it is a treasured instrument to my family.
If I was told that I could not take all three of my items
with me and had to pick one I don’t know what I would do. I would have to choose to stay behind. If that was not an option, I would have to
choose the family Bible. If I could I
would take my parents pictures out of their frames and stick them into the
Bible. I could not part with the treasured family
Bible but at the same token I do not want to leave to only pictures I have of
my parents either.
Holy greeting Quandra, I see you picked the two items I did. My mother is 87 and lives in Columbus, Mississippi. My dad is deceased he passed in 2002 Monday after Father Day's.I also
ReplyDeletewould take the Bible. Girl you are in agreement with me! I said the same identity thing I would choose my Bible. I love it! God Bless You! Love you.
Hi Quandra, I also said that I would take my Bible. The Bible would give us strength and a way to keep our peace even though we are in a difficult situation. Sorry for the loss of your parents.
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Colleague Quandra:
ReplyDeleteI have to say that the Bible is the best treasure ever that you have chosen. Like you, even though we are from different background, the Bible is the foundation for our family's heritage. I have lost my father so I can understand and grieve as well with you.Today, I can still remember my father reading Psalm 91 for us before he goes to sleep.Thanks to our parents who gave us this cultural heritage.
Sharon Munroe.
You are correct in your statement that everything serves a purpose. Choosing items while giving up others was a difficult task. I attempted to discover items that enriched my life yet there were so many items that I depended on in my daily existence. Although these items did not control my happiness they made life more comfortable.
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ReplyDeleteGreat blog. I agree family is priceless. I would have tried to put my parents photos in between the pages as well. I would agree to not give up my bible as well, that was the item I kept. The word has power. I look forward to hearing more from you.