The Writing Out Loud blog recently wrote an entry about her daughter’s school project about filling a box with items that represent her passions and uniqueness. After reading this blog, I started thinking about what my “Me in a Box” would contain. What makes me special?
First of all, I would have to say that being a mom is a big part of what makes me special. I have five children who rely on me for their very survival, albeit to varying degrees. So the first thing the box would contain is a picture of me with my boys. Along with motherhood, being a wife to JJ is another part to include in the box. I am his wife, not any other man’s, so that requires something special because he is a completely unique individual.
Beyond these two very obvious parts of my life, the question becomes a little more difficult. I am passionate about knitting. I try to do a little knitting every single day, so I would include a pair of needles and some yarn. Quilting is also important, so I would include a bit of fabric and maybe a small project I am working on. Reading is definitely one of my passions. I would include one of my favorite books in the box.
Do I leave my box with these things? Being Catholic is a big part of my life, so maybe I need to include a rosary. However, I feel like so much of me is not included in this box. It’s just a snapshot of who I am, but what a wonderful project
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