They say that bad luck comes in threes. Since tuesday we have had two deaths in the extended Hauke family. I hope the third death does not happen, but when it is your time, there isn't much that can be done.
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Friday, August 7, 2009
not a FUNeral
I am a bit uneasy at funerals. I don't feel entirely comfortable talking to people who just had someone they were close to taken away from them. Standing in line and going to see a body is not the easiest thing to do. I don't know what to do when I get to the body. Saying something to the family is hard to do. Etiquette dictates that something should be said, but I think that what I have to say can't help that much. The hardest part may be hanging around until everyone decides its time to go. How long should someone stay after they have been through the main event? Are people offended if you leave to soon? Can you say that funerals make you uncomfortable or uneasy and book it as soon as you can? Does having a large turnout really help the immediate family or grievers? I have a hard time speaking socially anyways. I can't hardly talk to anyone at a funeral. I usually just sit with my family and stare at the wall or something.
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I am used to funerals. My grandma baby sat me as a kid and she's a pastor, so whenever she had to preach a funeral, guess who had to go along? It is awkward at times, but I don't think funerals are meant to be easy.
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