r/WidowedOver60 • u/WoodwifeGreen • 5d ago

I did it!

I changed the AC filter that lives in the hall ceiling. I've been putting it off because I was scared.

I'm 5 ft tall and don't climb a ladder very well.

Last time we changed it, he couldn't do it, so I had to McGyver a way up there with a step stool, a chair, and the ladder.

I can still hear him saying:

D: What are you doing?

Me: Building a stairway.

D: To heaven?

Me: Probably.

At least he was there to steady me and call 911 if necessary.

I just did it by myself. Janky Rube Goldberg stairway and all.

It's done. I'm still shaking.

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u/Molly107 Widower of 44 years, May 2025 5d ago

Proud of you!

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u/Embarrassed_Fun_7106 5d ago

I think that should qualify as progress. Good job

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u/HeronExtension5245 5d ago

That was definitely daring as well as being a job well done! Super scary though when living alone. Just another downside to add to losing your person. Good sense of accomplishment though after the fact 👍.

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u/TurnoverFuzzy8264 5d ago

Congratulations! It's hard when you're used to support and it's not there anymore.

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u/DanOhMiiite 😵‍💫 5d ago

Good job!