I’ve been through a major catastrophic storm in Gulfport, Ms in 2005, hurricane Katrina. Through this storm, the majority of everybody around town lost quite a bit of stuff and some had to relocate to other states. But if I had a choice of choosing three items to take with me, those three items will be my family, my two dogs and of cell phone with the Bible download on it. I could not stand to leave these three things behind.
I will explain to others that the reason I am taking my family is because they mean the world to me and I couldn’t stand the thought of leaving them behind. Then there is my cell phone with the Bible on it for me to read on a daily basis. But most of all in order to get through this ordeal me and my family must have faith in God and be able to read the bible for strength! .
This would be so terrible if I could only take one item with me! I just honestly can’t say what I would do in that situation until I had to live through it, but I suppose I would have to take my cell phone with the Bible because this would be a total nightmare as it already is, but the thought of me not having the Bible for strength, me and my faimily would have a hard time surviving.
My insight was gained through thinking how difficult it must be for other nationalities to come over to the US and make a new home for their family and considering the US to be the land of well being and prosperity.
Tracey,
ReplyDeleteHow interesting that you chose to take your cell phone with your bible on it. My husband and I went back and forth talking about this assignment. We weren't sure that our family and dogs weren't already going so I chose to take material things. Most importantly I chose to take my wedding album because I felt that this assignment, they were asking us to be split up with some loved ones and that would give us an opportunity to still be able to teach our children about the loved ones that they no longer have in their life! Great post! Thank you for sharing!
Tracey,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your insight for thinking of how immigrants must feel when they come to the United States. This is a very thoughtful insight and I hope I remember this if I am provided the opportunity to support a family who has newly relocated to the United States.
I enjoyed reading your post. Thank you!
Hi Tracey,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post and thank you for sharing your personal experience. It is hard to think about what I would do if I could only have one of these personal items with me. It really put the issue of equity on the table and reinforced that personal cultural aspects of our lives should not be taken for granted. Good post and thanks!
Vanessa