Candy Watch memories...
My father is an insulin
dependent diabetic and my young brother has many food allergies,
including chocolate, so for the most part my childhood home was
candy free.
One summer while visiting my Grandparents
in Michigan I attended a children's Bible camp. For each verse learned we
received play money which could be turned in for a prize at the end of the
program. I had an edge because my Grandfather was a Baptist minister and his
wife was in charge of handing out the verses, this in addition to my competitive
spirit, resulted in long study sessions. At the closing ceremony I had earned
$25 dollars in "Bible Bucks."
By winning the top prize I got to pick my treat first. I walked slowly past the
large teddy bear, coloring books, and neon jump ropes to a small basket of
jewelry.
Even then I was a jewelry lover, but I had never seen anything like this, mixed
in with some costume jewelry was a candy ring pop, a candy necklace and a candy
watch. I purchased the basket and wore my winnings with pride. I eked out my
pleasure my eating each lime, banana, lemon, and strawberry piece one by one
until I was left with a sticky soggy string. Then I started on my watch, at a
small lick at a time I managed to take four wonderful days to consume it.
Even now, years later when I hear certain Bible verses my mind drifts back to
the tangy tart taste of my cool candy watch.... Jewelry and candy what a great
combo! ~ Sierra from California
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