Preschool and Beyond: Preserving My Family Culture

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Preserving My Family Culture

For this blog, I was asked to imagine that a major catastrophe has devastated the infrastructure of my county. My immediate family and I are being relocated to another country where we may possible have to stay permanently. On top of that we can only bring one change of clothes and three items that are representative of my family culture. As I reflected on this scenario, I really had to put some thought into the three items that I would select to take with me. But to be honest, only two of the items were hard for me to decide upon. The first item that was a must to take was my NIV Study Bible, this was a no brainer for me, because my faith in God will give me the hope that I will need to survive in the new country. Understanding that despite the current change that I am going through, knowing that God has a plan for me and my family will help me to survive. the next thing that I have chosen to take are family photos of the family that may be scattered in other countries. Reflecting on photos of my mom, dad, and siblings will enable me to remember and try to hold on to those things that I valued and believed so much in. The next thing that I would take is a hard one to decide.

Making the transition to the new country would be just absolutely life changing for me. Having to leave behind the life that I once knew to embark upon a uncertain journey will truely throw me for a loop. Not knowing what to expect is one of the scariest things and if when we arrive we're only allowed to keep one thing, I would have to say that the one thing that I would definitely keep is my bible. I will need my God to help me to substain and maintain in this new country. Using my bible I can read about the many others that God have lead into and out of foreign countries and how He has protected them along their jouney. Being that I am already leaving so much of my life behind, my faith is apart of my family culture that cannot and will not be left behind. In preparing for this blog, I really found myself in a deep thought about what I would do if this make-believe scenario ever became a reality. I found myself wondering about what would I really take, if this were the case. Of all the things I actually thought about taking my Bible was a for sure keeper.

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ttfn JulieMay 13, 2012 at 8:52 PM
Priscilla, not sure if you noticed but many of us chose to bring the Bible, whether and electronic version or hard copy. I think it is amazing that many of us value the Bible so much. Amazing post very interesting. Julie
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I currently have healthy relationships with my two sisters, my brother, my sons, my daughter, my father, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and colleagues. These relationships are healthy because we first take the time to acknowledge each other as individuals, keeping in mind that we come with our own beliefs, needs, desires, goals, and morals. Respecting each other and working through issues, help us to maintain open lines of communications. As we all know that no relationship is perfect, but being committed to forming strong relationships, can help everyone learn to be better people.

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I cannot pinpoint just one individual to talk about as it relates to advocacy and its effect on my life. There have been a number of people who have advocated and shared important information with me. So to name just one person would not be fair, because they all have impacted me greatly. All through-out my journey to pursue my higher learning education. These individuals have been very positive in sharing information as it relates to school and other opportunities. Because they were so supportive, I was able to pursue three separate degrees consecutively. They were also compassionate and encouraging as I raised my children as a young single mother. Through the sharing of vital information, I excelled higher and to greater places in my life. As a result of their kindness, I am paying it forward by sharing information and resources with others that may be looking to pursue a better life. I always find myself encouraging young mothers to do their best as mothers and to pursue more education in an effort to be a better provider for their young family. I pick up informative brochures and flyers that I come across when I'm out in the district for my job. I share those flyers and brochures with those young mothers and anyone else who's interested. I just believe that we must not be afraid to reach out to lending a helping hand, not a hand-out.

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As a mother of three, a sister, a daughter, a friend, and an employee, building and being apart of strong lasting relationships is very important to me. It is important to me, because it allows me to be accepted by my peers. It allows me to contribute to the lives of others in a positive way. It also allows me the grand opportunity to learn from the individuals I have relationships with. Learning how to give, receive, value the opinions of others, and agreeing to disagree are all some of the things I learn as I interact with my sisters, brothers, friends, children, and co-workers. Being able to see the world from the point of view of others is an awesome thing, because they can point out very important points, when our selfishness tend to rear it's head. Healthy relationships allow us to bear our feelings to others, our weaknesses revealed, enabling us to be strong by the strength and helping hands of others.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Preserving My Family Culture

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