I don't know what it's real name is; I've always know it as a goldfish plant. My grandma had one hanging in her bedroom window that I used to love. Seeing this one and having it for my very own brings back lots of memories for me.
My grandma passed away about 11 years ago and I still miss her. I wish she had had the chance to meet my children; she would have loved them.
I remember having a conversation with her while I was in college about what I wanted to "be" when I grew up. And I remember distinctly telling her that all I wanted was to get married and have children!!!!! She said, "Well do it then!" But grandma, it's not that easy, I said. I wasn't even dating anyone at the time.
Here I am now with everything I wanted and I can't share it with her! She was able to meet Al and see me happy and on my way to my dream, but she died before Emily was born. This does make me sad, but I try to tell my children about her and keep her memory alive. She was one of my favorite people.
I used to go and spend the weekend with her when I was in college. College was in the same town as grandma and mom and dad lived farther away. Anyway, we used to stay up late watching scary movies. She loved them, especially ones with spiders! She was terrified of spiders, but had a fascination with them just the same. I always went to grandma's if I was sick and she took care of me. That is such a nice feeling.
My grandma is also the one who loved crafts; I was always getting homemade gifts from necklaces, to kleenix boxes, and in the later years ornaments for my own Christmas tree, which are very precious to me.
Having this goldfish plant in my house has sparked many fond memories for me. What makes you remember?
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