wear now, wear later satin pants

Love those pants and both ways you have them styled. So sorry you have to deal with a flooded basement. So smart to hire someone to come out for the cleanup. Mr. Style sounds like your perfect soul mate. You are an inspiration. Thank you and god bless.

Beth, your post really resonated with me. My mom became a widow at 42! And, she still had three of us at home. Now, as I get older, I often think about how hard that must have been for her. There are so many little mundane things our significant others do for us on a daily basis. I’m glad you have your family close to help you when you need and ask for it. Those satin pants are so cute! If I only had legs like yours, I’d grab them!

Oh Beth, I hear the pain in your voice and I am so sorry all over again for your loss. I completely agree that the 2nd year after losing your spouse is really hard. I lost my guy in 2019. I remember vividly the day I was standing on my patio surveying a tree that needed to be trimmed, realizing that I had to be the one to deal with the situation, and, realizing that all decisions rested on my shoulders. It was overwhelming and I cried. I am praying for you.
And, BTW, I loved the satin pants post today. Thanks for all you do.

Dear Beth,
Thank you being so honest! You do best!
Immer wieder geht die Sonne auf….
Angela

I am about one year behind you in your widowhood and many times I have said “this wasn’t supposed to be my job!” Your blog “one year later” is something I have read and shared many times. It is just so spot on. Even though we all know others are going through similar things, there is great comfort in sharing it.

Thanks for sharing not only your style, but your life with us. It is always comforting to be reminded that I’m not the only one.

Beth, my heart goes out to you. I had to move my husband to a full care facility about six months ago. I remember sitting in a car repair waiting room in tears after having the oil changed in our vehicle for the first time in my life. It’s all those little things that add to the pain of being single after so many years. I applaud you for the grace with which you’ve moved forward, and wish you nothing but happiness in the future

Beth : I love the way you you styled the pants – satin and denim. I would never have thought to put the two together but they look so chic on you. I am sorry you had to deal with the flood. Good choice to get the concrete floor and pros to do the clean up. I also want to thank you for sharing what loss in year two means. Everything you said resonates. I was used to handling “big” household issues (broken water line for one!) for the 4 years my husband worked in another city but now he has gone and I miss the input and support. I tell myself I did it before while working full time so I can do it now as a retired person!

Beth, I feel your pain as I am in the same boat as you, especially when trying to get repairs done while running a buisness. I too am finding year 2 is harder having lost my love in 2019. But your post everyday gives me joy and something to look forward to! I just love all your inspirations and now have gotten my mom in on the fun!
Take care Beth.
PS Your ootd is fabulous!

Floods are the worst! Cheering you on from Texas.

My heart goes out to you Beth and indeed all of my fellow readers too who are all joining you in being so generous and honest with your/their feelings and experiences. As an MA in Counseling Psych, and just a human being, all I can say is that my virtual hugs and thoughts are with all of you, and that I would expect and hope that your giving narrative to your emotions brings you some meaning and peace. I for one really appreciate the honesty, knowing that one day it could well be me too and knowing that I’d not be alone should it be my husband who goes first.

Life is short and we must live it to the fullest while we can, and you certainly do that Beth! That living life to the fullest sentiment includes supporting others. My MIL died earlier this year and being there for my husband and my FIL feels like the least I can do to help them through their loss. Empathy, sympathy and caring are so important in life.

And to quote Vision from the MCU, “what is grief, if not love persevering”. Love conquers all.

I am the only surviving member of my primary family so I have a glimpse of your pain. TBH, my relationship with my parents and brother has not ended. I think about them and continue to remember the good times and try to resolve any unresolved issues. I really wish my mom was alive so I could tell her “yeah you were right!”
Your outfit is
lovely as usual.

You make clothes look so beatiful! I tried those same pant on and look as if they were PJ’s.

I’ve got these components, just never thought of putting them together in a more casual look, many thanks for the idea!

Blessings and prayers of strength and peace for you. I haven’t lost a husband but mine has congestive heart failure, stage 3 kidney failure and can only walk with a walker…..so I do have to carry more than I would like, too. Miss his helping hand as well as his “used to be personality”. But life is still beautiful!

Love your combinations. I can see getting a lot of use from those lovely pants. Would have never thought to put it with the leopard. Very nice! Wonderful! Always love the black/cream combo with velvet smoking slippers. Look forward to this during the holidays.

You are such an inspirational woman!
Thank you for your wisdom and insight into life.

Your post today really caught my eye and I’m now waiting for my new satin pants and will style them as you did. Fabulous!!!

Lovely post. I empathize with you and all your new life experiences. It has to be difficult and I’m sure some days are handled better than others. Your sharing of what you are going through is so helpful to all of us. You’re in my thoughts and always in my heart❤ I love these slacks, I am calling these a must have!!

Beautiful!

I hear you, Beth.

We are still dealing with damage from a hail storm last year. This meant replacing our roof, siding and eavestroughs, as well as a sliding patio door. This happened at the peak of the pandemic, while construction materials were in short supply, and 70,000 other homes in our city were in line ahead of us for repairs due to an earlier storm. The door is still on order.

Worst of all during this pandemic time was my father’s failing health and death. I was the only one allowed in to support him during his final months. Now we’re deeply into the fourth wave of the pandemic. The funeral is delayed, due to the backlog from the pandemic. It might not ever happen if we’re shut down again.

I can’t imagine dealing with all of this on my own. I just can’t. You are in my thoughts.

Beth, I admire your candor about how you are feeling being on your own. So many bloggers portray nothing but happiness. We need to remember that we are all merely human. I must say that even though we have been married for 50 years I am the driving force in our household – I am going to be calling a plumber next week, I took care of an arborist to come and take down a large tree last week, I am in charge of car repairs, and I have a driveway sealer company arriving next week, and I am in charge of all our finances and investments. We are doing a downsizing move nearer to family next year – and yes, I am in charge of that as well. My husband takes care of all outdoor yard work, although I could do that if I had to. We do discuss plans, but I am the one that puts them in motion. I know that I will be able to take care of myself if/when that day comes when I am alone. I keep a running list of projects to be accomplished. We ladies are much stronger than we know.

I’m sorry to ask in the wrong post, but did you buy a pair of red perforated comfort shoes recently due to a leg injury? I might have my blogger’s mixed up. I’m looking for that shoe….