Initially, it looked like any other Halloween season – the decorations are rising, the pumpkins are carved and the neighborhood has filled a little extraordinary spirit.
But what happened next time was unexpected. My seemingly harmless Halloween decoration – plastic skeletons, cobwebs and several ghostly touches – became speaking about the surroundings.
I knew a little that the complaint of one neighbor would change everything upside down and lead to a surprising reversal of fate. What began as a decorative dispute ended with something much more meaningful than I could imagine. Want to know how it all developed? Continue!
My neighbor Irene reported me to HOA for plastic skeletons and cobwebs I put on Halloween. Less than a day later she was at my door and asked for help. What caused this sudden heart change? Let me explain!
I am Wendy, teacher and grandmother in retirement, and apparently I became the most sought after neighborhood.
“Wendy!” What are you doing? “She shouted Irene, her hands on the sides when she saw me decoration.
“It’s Halloween, Irene!” Just as I have done it over the past 30 years, ”I replied.
“But that’s so … Incorrect!” she cried.
I couldn’t help but laugh. “It should be a little eccentric.”
Seven days later I received a letter from HOA about my decorations. Guess who complained? Irene! I called Hoa and they said I had to take off my decorations within 48 hours or face a fine. It didn’t happen in any way!
The following morning I saw Irene’s grandson, Willie, who ran with one of my pumpkins on my head, shouting that he was a headless rider.
“Reduce it!” Irene screamed. But Willie retorted, “Miss Wendy’s twin is the coldest!” Irene came to me later and looked like the decay. “Wendy, I owe you an apology.” I shouldn’t have complained. ”
I listened to when she explained how much her grandson loved my decoration, especially because he was going through his family for a difficult time.
“Can you help me decorate my yard?” She asked, hope in her eyes.
Of course I agreed! The next day we transformed her yard, with Willie and my grandson Carving Carving pumpkin and hanging cobwebs.
When we worked, Irene opened up that she felt lonely and was afraid of change. I reminded her that life is too short to take care of the look.
Irene thanked me for Halloween. “That could become a beautiful tradition,” she said, and I felt the warmth of a new friendship.
When we headed for the cake, I suggested, “Let’s start planning our Christmas decoration. We will really show the spirit of the holiday! “Irene laughed.
Willie jumped in and talked about the real reindeer and a giant Sant.
Who knew several decorations could bring so much joy? Life is too short to enjoy a little scary fun! Happy Halloween!
In the end, what began as a simple disagreement about Halloween decorations has turned into a cordial new friendship. Irene and I found that sometimes it requires little creativity, kindness and shared laughter to combine people. Whether it is on board the yard for Halloween or is planning the next holiday season, life is too short to not accept joy in small moments. The most important thing is the most important connection we build along the way. Here are more traditions, more laughter and much more spirit on holiday! Happy Halloween, all!
