I've kept these dead, dusty flowers from my grandmother for nearly a decade. I should have thrown them out years ago, but can't.

I've kept these dead, dusty flowers from my grandmother for nearly a decade. I should have thrown them out years ago, but can't.
Despite being someone who values efficiency and decluttering, the author has kept a bouquet of proteas for nearly a decade due to the sentimental value they hold. Given by their grandmother, the proteas symbolize love that transcends logic, reminding them of their grandmother's abundance of love and care.