My dad took me shopping at JC Penny’s on Tuesday. Yes, I realize that is a rather odd sounding statement since dad died in March but it is the truth.
A while ago, when mom is going through some of dad’s things she found several pairs of pants that he had bought from JC Penney’s before he died. They still had the tags on them, and together they added up to a great deal of money. Mom had set them out in order for one of us to take them to the store to see if we could get a refund. The clothes sat where she had put them for several weeks. Last night I finally had enough of seeing them sit there and decided to take them to the store. Mom and I both hoped that even though we did not have the receipt that JC Penny’s would refund the money rather than giving us a store credit. In the end, due to store policy, I had to take a store credit.
After I was given the store credit I called mom and let her know how worked out. While I was talking to her I noticed that JC Penny’s had huge sales going on. I asked mom if she would mind if I looked for a dress to buy for the cruise and used the store credit to purchase it. Of course, she said yes.
I found a dress that I fell in love with. What made it even better was how much it had been markdown. Originally, the dress was $120. It had been discounted all the way to $47.99. The low cost of the dress meant I still had plenty of money left on the store credit. So I wandered over to the shoe department to see if there were any shoes there that I can afford. I found the perfect shoes for my new dress, and guess what? They were on sale too! I was able to buy a pair of $55 shoes for $35, and there was still plenty of money left on the store credit. That meant I could go to the jewelry department and try to find some accessories for my new dress and shoes. I figured I could probably buy one bracelet or one necklace; however, I ended up being able to buy both, because there were sales in the jewelry department as well.
I love my new outfit, and I really do feel like dad is the one who bought for me since I used a store credit from his clothes to buy it. I know that if dad were still alive he would be getting a great deal of pleasure from how much I love my new outfit. He was just that generous.
This blog post is very uplifting. Even after your Dads death you still feel his presence! Even though the post focusing on materials, you still show his love to you. More than what I could say for my Dad. Nice read.
– That Horrible Chocolate
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I am glad you found this post uplifting. I am sorry things are not better between you and your father.
Normally, I hate shopping. Too many people and too many choices overwhelms me and makes me anxious. However, on that shopping trip I did not experience that. It was fun, and I kept telling myself how dad was really the one paying for it.
Lovely outfit hun, you are going to look wonderful in it! Lovely story too, your dad would be so proud of you if he could see how well you are doing 🙂
Karen,
Thank you! I also think dad would be proud.
Gorgeous outfit! And what a lovely way to look at how you got it. Your dad would be proud xx
Lil,
Thanks! I figured I could spend my whole time in the store crying, or I could try and enjoy myself as much as possible. It also made me feel good thinking about how dad would have enjoyed seeing me enjoy myself.