The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #24087   Message #272162
Posted By: bbelle
05-Aug-00 - 11:26 PM
Thread Name: I'm supposed to be at a funeral...
Subject: RE: I'm supposed to be at a funeral...
p.j.

You are grieving for Joy in your way and she would understand that. Don't you think?

The Jewish custom of sitting shiva allows family to grieve. I've always thought it is a humane way of dealing with grief.

jenny