Home and a Pear Tree

This looks like a nice community Harry, Amy said. They had been driving around the neighborhoods in the areas they had picked out, in their search for the Perfect Place for them to call home. Oh Look Harry, they have a community Garden here Amy said with a big grin. For several weeks they had been coming back to the same neighborhood, There were Beautiful mature trees along the streets, and they noticed several yards appeared to have fruit trees and small herb gardens in the back. This day, as they were driving along the streets, Harry said look at this one. There was a for sale sign in front of a 2 story Craftsman house. They pulled the car over and walked around the house. There was a big live Oak tree they could just imagine hanging a tire on a rope and pushing their kids on it, it sure would make a great swinging tree wouldn’t it Amy. There was a big Pear tree on one side of the yard, that looked like it had had good care.

The years of saving and scrimping were paying off. It had taken them years to save a down payment, years to prepare and be ready for this big step of Ownership. Let’s make an offer on this house Harry said to Amy. They called the agent, made an appointment and could hardly wait to make their offer. The next day they met with the agent, made the offer and decided to drive by the house again while they were waiting for the Owners response.

A few days later, the agent called. They had been praying this was the one., and sure enough the offer was accepted! She said everything was good and it should only take a few weeks to close escrow and take Ownership.

Finally in. Cleaning, sanding, filling holes with putty, making everything ready for new paint. They decided on Pale Pear for the Kitchen, the hallway, a light tangerine. The entry Harry wanted light Cream with soft Chocolate trims. It Looked lovely. It all is coming together so well isn’t it Amy said as she smiled and gave Harry a big Hug.

When they had first started looking for a Home, one thing they wanted was a place that felt Good, that felt like it would be a Great place to raise their Family. They had been so busy making everything nice, they hadn’t really taken any time to get to know anyone yet. Several months had gone by now, no-one had come to their door welcoming them to the neighborhood, I guess people just don’t have welcoming parties here Harry told Amy as He gave Her a Big Hug. He knew Amy was a little sad about it. You know what Amy, lets go check on the Pear tree and pick some fruit for the community garden. Amy clapped Her hands.. oh Harry that is a great idea. So they got some boxes and it took a couple of days but they filled 3 boxes, loaded them in the truck and headed over to the Garden.

Fortunately, there were a few people working in the garden. A couple that introduced themselves as Sam and Clara, they had 2 darling little ones running around having fun. Another couple Joe and Jan, had been sorting out some of the produce in a shen they had put up for sharing. Harry asked where they should put their contribution. Both Joe and Sam went out with Harry to help him bring the boxes in. Wow Joe said, these are Awesome. Yes, we were so happy to buy a house with a fruiting tree that we can share. Jan looked like she was ready tp pop and by this time Amy had gotten pretty big as well. I see we will be having our babies pretty close together Amy with a grin. Yes isn’t it exciting. We are so happy we chose this neighborhood, in the House we bought to make our Home. One of the first things that attracted us to this neighborhood in the first place was the community garden, and here we are making friends and sharing.

Heading back home, they laughed and talked about how nice it had been to associate with others. and hoped they would become friends with the other couples they had met. Amy wondered if now by opening the “Garden Door”, the waiting for the right time to connect was over.

The next morning Amy thought she heard something outside. Coming down the stairs she headed over to the window and moved the curtain back. She didn’t see anything or anyone and it was pretty early for a delivery. Hmm she thought, maybe I better get Harry up to check this out. Going back up the stairs, Amy thought well I could have opened the door. Anyway thankfully He was awake, wondering why she was up. Didn’t You hear anything. Nope I didn’t, what’s up. Well I thought I heard something or someone in the front but I didn’t want to open the door by myself she said sheepishly. Harry laughed, You are so cute Honey. Ok let’s go down together and see what’s going on.

Opening the door together,.. it was just a box. Harry picked it up and brought it inside. Opening the box, they both started laughing. How funny the thoughts that run thru our minds when we are afraid of rejection or worry about how others view us. It was full of Darling little Baby things. Amy picked up a little shirt and looked at Harry. Can U imagine we will have a Little bundle to fit in this soon? There was an envelope in the box as well, and when Harry opened it He sat down and said come look at this Amy. There was a picture in the envelope. It must be 30 years old or more exclaimed Amy. It’s Our Home, the couple standing beside the little tree, they were pregnant, on the back it said, “Our Baby and our Baby Pear tree”.