Grief Hits Hard, Even for the Faithful

By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware | Word In Black(WIB) – Grief is all around us. We grieve individually, and we grieve collectively. And it’s compounded by our shared social media culture.Six years ago, I was in Turks and Caicos celebrating my 50th wedding anniversary, walking the entire expanse of the resort and having a great time with the entire family — children, grands, and even great-grands. I had no thought of infirmity of any type. Nothing was slowing me down.& By 2021, both hips needed surgery, but it was considered cosmetic and had to wait. In the interim, we tried physical therapy and injections. Neither worked. So, in March 2022, I went in for what was to be a typical hip replacement, and the plan was that six weeks later, I’d have another typical hip replacement and get on with my life. Not so muchIt’s 2024. I’m walking with a cane, and I’m grieving the mobility I enjoyed until then. Although I’ve lost too many friends too soon, I chose to mention this loss because it’s often overlooked when we think about grief.& Grief is all around us. We grieve individually, and we grieve collectively. And it’s compounded by our...