Shiv`ah

Before you go screaming "what, another Hindu god?"  the word simply means the feminine seven in Hebrew.  It is also the Jewish tradition of sitting and mourning for 7 days after a funeral.  We, however, will not sit for 7 days.  Three will be enough, we feel.  We sat together with friends and family during Liam's last days.  It was sort of a Shiv`ah.

Schedule:

The shiv`ah with the family will be on Monday & Tuesday from 1:30pm - 3:00pm and then also from 5:00 ending promptly at 8:00pm.   Also on Wednesday from 5:00pm until promptly at 7:00pm.

Rachel wrote:

For people unfamiliar with the tradition, typically, come in, greet the family, and then sit quietly.  This is a quiet, almost meditative space (it's not meditation.)  If the family starts to talk to you about Liam, feel free to share with them your memories.

...but I have to disagree, since I'm her husband:  I hope you will find us NOT sitting quietly.  I hope you will find us eating and loughing loudly - just as Liam would like.  

Also, please don't come with the intention to be sad or to cry on my shoulder.  The purpose of the shiv`ah is for people to support the family, not to be supported BY the family.  

Lastly but most importantly:  do NOT, let me repeat that, do NOT, hug me.

Where to come to:  here