Dr. B's funeral is Friday morning. During the time of my ecology class. Even though I think HE would say, "Don't cancel class for something like this" (having known him), I think it will be meaningful to the rest of the family for me to be there...so I am taking a rare "personal day" and cancelling that class.
I also e-mailed the church secretary to tell her I'd be available to be a "pair of hands" if they are doing a lunch for the family. Because I feel like that kind of thing is important - I served at the funeral lunch for my friend Dorothy; it feels almost like one last kind act I can do for the person.
Even though I'm busy and could just as well use that time for class prep...it does not feel like a burden on me to help at a lunch.
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I think you made the right decision. I'm sure your being at the funeral will be a comfort to Dr. B's family. Helping with the dinner is a way of showing respect and love.
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