Louise Derman-Sparks states that culture is, “…the specifics of what we actually believe and how we actually interact and what we actually learn from our own families and…” (Laureate, 2011) With that understanding, the three items I would take would include my bible that always has my most recent family picture taped inside, as it is the basis for my faith, my external hard drive as it encompasses everything important to myself and my family history, and my hearing aids. Should I only be asked to keep one, I would keep my externals hard drive, as it is the basis for all that is important to me. It holds every family picture, every monumental step in life from marriage licenses, birth certificates, educational degrees and transcripts, to biblical quotes and passages, family recipes, family traditions and stories, and important phone numbers and email addresses.
This exercise is a reminder that family culture is the foundation of family, and is unique to each family regardless of cultural similarities. I have realized that remaining in contact with my family and having the resources the share and continue my family culture would be extremely important.
Laureate (2011). "Family Cultures: Dynamic Interactions". Retrieved on July 3, 2011 from http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/crs/default.learn?CourseID=5364617&Survey=1&47=7515489&ClientNodeID=984650&coursenav=1&bhcp=1
Laureate (2011). "Family Cultures: Dynamic Interactions". Retrieved on July 3, 2011 from http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/crs/default.learn?CourseID=5364617&Survey=1&47=7515489&ClientNodeID=984650&coursenav=1&bhcp=1
Sondi,
ReplyDeleteI love your post! I also value my family and would keep the family history. I never considered moving things to an external hard drive so thanks for the new idea and the new project. Great job on your post!
Sondi,
ReplyDeleteI never thought about taking my computer. Like TaShunda, you gave me the great idea of saving all my important documents on an external hard drive. I started scanning old photos and slides (am I dating myself?), and will now add documents. We learn all kinds of things in this class. Not just course material!
Sondi,
ReplyDeleteI thinking taking something electronic as well because it holds everything, good move. This was a very though provoking activity. However just the thought of at least being able to take my immediate family with me gave me some peace. I was also thinking that if it came to the point that we had only one thing to bring, everyone in the family could bring one thing and maybe they would pick things that would benefit the family. However thinking of the children maybe not but my husband would, so we would actually have two things, maybe the bible and photos or flash drive if there was access to technology.