The 8 foot fiberglass ladder wasn’t heavy but still unwieldy. I set it up in front of the leaking gutter on the back porch to see if I could fix it. Jon stood in the driveway with the dogs watching.
I looked at Jon and said ” The only thing I miss about my other marriage is the little green garden shovel and I eventually got one of them, and the 6 foot fiberglass ladder. It was the perfect size for so many things, and easy to move around.” Jon didn’t say a word, but he had a funny look on his face. A moment later he said, ” I’ll be right back” and he and Fate drove off.
I fixed the leaky gutter, cleaned the chicken house and took down the Christmas lights. A few minutes later Jon was back. He pulled a 6 foot fiberglass ladder out of the back of the car. “There” he said, “now you don’t have to miss anything from the other marriage”.
I hugged him, tears welling in my eyes, who ever thought a ladder could be so romantic. I brought the ladder in the house, I don’t want to get it dirty. Not yet.
I LOVE this story. Perfect writing. Flowed beautifully:) Happy Sunday Maria:)
Maria, Ladders are very, very romantic. Much more so than a vacuum cleaner and your good man knows this!
That’s for sure, You can elope with a ladder but not with a vacuum.
What a lovely story! There are definitely many different ways to express true love.
I absolutely love this sweet story as much as Jon’s. It makes me laughing, such a sweetest little things, Asian pear and a ladder is a gift of true love!! You have a great husband. Love both of your and Jon’s blogs.
I hope to meet both of you, your farm and animals one day. I also reside in Upstate NY, Ithaca, only about four hours drive.
You both and the animals are very very blessed to have each other living in a beautiful and peaceful farm!!
Hope to meet you too Roberta. Thank you.
I love you guys!
Beautiful ladder, nice thinking on Jon’s part, but there is no way you’d ever get me on one! Eavestroughs are for boys!
I ADORE this entry — you and Jon are so good together.
It’s seems so much more than an ordinary ladder. This is a gift of ascension… something that takes you higher. Love is like that. It helps us reach farther than ever before.
I think you’re so right Diana.