Some of you may recall my recent post about my friend who lost her grandson. This is another socially awkward post about that family. Recently, on Facebook, a friend of the family created a page for a "basket raffle" for the deceased's family, sponsored by a local branch of the Lions Club. It lasts all day long, with a cash bar but no food.
Darlene (see other post) texted me yesterday (after no word about the missed birthday etc.) to ask if I'm going. I told her I didn't know. I'm still trying to move house and now am WAY behind. So I'm short of time.
It's rather unclear as to the purpose of this event--it just says to benefit the family. I don't know if they need money for the funeral, or what. Believe me, my friend and her husband do not have money problems. In the past, I've contributed to GoFundMe things for people who lost their homes in a fire, for my jobless friend's funeral, etc.
Has anyone ever heard of a raffle like this? Maybe I just don't get out enough. I'm not sure I want to go. My friend hasn't been in touch with me. I thought this might be a good opportunity, but I get this feeling that if she wanted to she would call me. As you all advised, perhaps this is part of stepping back?