So my Mom gave this christmas cactus to me years ago when she moved from her condo. I have been taking care of it for years...she took care of it for years...my grandma Jackson took care of it for years...or was it our neighbor, Mable. Whatever...this plant is like over 50 years old. I have given starts of it to my children and they are taking care of it for years.It is so beautiful! I love the feeling it gives me to water and take care of it...the memories of my Mom...I love and miss her. Many generations of loving beautiful plants.
Thank you ...Jackson women!
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I love this post Rilla. My mom has a Christmas cactus that she's looked after for years. I can't bear the thought of someday losing her. I'm sure that you miss your mom very much. Love you.
Rilla, I love this post!!! I have so many memories of this plant in Grandma's home and how she would brag about how many flowers would bloom every year! This was her pride and joy -- after her family! My mom also got a start from the plant and has been taking care of it for years and I just recently got a start from her. I feel the same feeling you do every time I water it -- I feel close to my family and especially Grandma.
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