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My husband hurt his back....

the Christmas tree is up in the attic. He is the only one that can get it down. I’m thinking there might not be a Christmas tree this year. Should I go buy one or use just a little one that I use at the front door that is 2ft tall? I’d like to put the big tree up this year, but don’t want him up there.
What would you do? The trees here aren’t really that cheap either. 😞
Lostpoet · M
You're pretty, I'm sure one of the neighborhood kids won't mind showing off for you.
Oh so you have two accounts?@TheRascallyOne
TheRascallyOne · 31-35, M
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@TheRascallyOne silly @Lostpoet is a he. And why you hitting on my bf?
Johnbtexas · 46-50, M
you could always buy a new one... And then just use both Christmas trees in the future nothing wrong with having two Christmas trees
That is what I’m thinking of doing. @Johnbtexas
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I'd ask a neighbor or someone to get it from the attic
My neighbor is an old bat. She fell off her ladder several years ago so not a good candidate. Lol@SW-User
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@MissMollyCharlotte0702 how about a coworker
I work with disabilities out in the field...my coworkers are in the office. @SW-User
IrishPat · M
Is there no one you can ask who’d help get it down?
Not really@IrishPat
TheRascallyOne · 31-35, M
That sounds like a job for your 1st born son
What in the heck are you arguing with me about? You were born in a house you built with your own two hands?
Whatever....he’s still not getting a box that is bigger than him and weighs more than him. He will come down with it. @TheRascallyOne
My brothers are in America...my husband has a sister. They live in Sydney...9 hours away. @TheRascallyOne
TheRascallyOne · 31-35, M
@MissMollyCharlotte0702 Do you have any evil henchmen that work for you?
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I think you should go with small one, show your affection and love to your husband. Spend quality time both of you have it a special Christmas 😊
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@MissMollyCharlotte0702 yup, it's little or big it doesn't matter, what matters is happiness around you ☺️
So so true. Thank you. I will tell my son this when he makes a comment of how little the tree is if I go with the little one. @SW-User
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@MissMollyCharlotte0702 sure Molly😊🤗, tell your son. Happy Christmas in advance. Be happy.
LyricalOne · F
I'd buy another one. Might cheer your husband up. 🙂
I may have too. Lol@LyricalOne
LyricalOne · F
@MissMollyCharlotte0702 You reminded me of this:



Three Yellow Roses


(Author Unknown)



I walked into the grocery store not particularly interested in buying groceries. I wasn't hungry. The pain of losing my husband of 57 years was still too raw. And this grocery store held so many sweet memories.

He often came with me and almost every time he'd pretend to go off and look for something special. I knew what he was up to. I'd always spot him walking down the aisle with the three yellow roses in his hands.

He knew I loved yellow roses. With a heart filled with grief, I only wanted to buy my few items and leave, but even grocery shopping was different since he had passed on.

Shopping for one took time, a little more thought than it had for two.

Standing by the meat, I searched for the perfect small steak and remembered how he had loved his steak.

Suddenly a woman came beside me. She was blonde, slim and lovely in a soft green pantsuit. I watched as she picked up a large package of T-bones, dropped them in her basket.. hesitated, and then put them back. She turned to go and once again reached for the pack of steaks.

She saw me watching her and she smiled. 'My husband loves T-bones, but honestly, at these prices, I don't know.'

I swallowed the emotion down my throat and met her pale blue eyes.

'My husband passed away eight days ago,' I told her. Glancing at the package in her hands, I fought to control the tremble in my voice. 'Buy him the steaks. And cherish every moment you have together.'

She shook her head and I saw the emotion in her eyes as she placed the package in her basket and wheeled away.

I turned and pushed my cart across the length of the store to the dairy products. There I stood, trying to decide which size milk I should buy. A Quart, I finally decided and moved on to the ice cream. If nothing else, I could always fix myself an ice cream cone.

I placed the ice cream in my cart and looked down the aisle toward the front. I saw first the green suit, then recognized the pretty lady coming towards me. In her arms she carried a package. On her face was the brightest smile! I had ever seen. I would swear a soft halo encircled her blonde hair as she kept walking toward me, her eyes holding mine.

As she came closer, I saw what she held and tears began misting in my eyes. 'These are for you,' she said and placed three beautiful long stemmed yellow roses in my arms. 'When you go through the line, they will know these are paid for.' She leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on my cheek, then smiled again. I wanted to tell her what she'd done, what the roses meant, but still unable to speak, I watched as she walked away as tears clouded my vision.

I looked down at the beautiful roses nestled in the green tissue wrapping and found it almost unreal. How did she know? Suddenly the answer seemed so clear. I wasn't alone.

Oh, you haven't forgotten me, have you? I whispered, with tears in my eyes. He was still with me, and she was his angel.
Nice...thank you!@LyricalOne
pentacorn · F
2 ft. tree done up with only the best ornaments, extra-special.
I actually did it last year because I was unwell. It looked nice. Son wants a big tree this year. @pentacorn
pentacorn · F
@MissMollyCharlotte0702
brand new big tree it is, then! 🙂
I’m thinking the same thing.@pentacorn
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Can you try?
I've been in our roofspace many a time
I once considered vacuuming the top of the ceiling
Rocknrod · 61-69, M
I'd get just a little one to fill in this year.
Lilnonames · F
Id climb in the attic and get it
Lilnonames · F
@MissMollyCharlotte0702 pay some local boys ten bucks to get
Lilnonames · F
@Lilnonames too many excuses.u dont really want it down so im blocking u with no excuses lol merry xmas[image deleted]
Haha....nooooo I do want it down. Just not sure how to get it. No excuses. Haha If I could get that damn thing down I would. Makes me wish my brothers or my dad were here. They’d get it for me.@Lilnonames
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Haha....my son? Do you have a 12 year old? He will be a man when he’s a man. He’s too small to climb a ladder and get a massive box that weighs more than he does down. He will come down with it. Lol@TheRascallyOne

 
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