Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

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Mom and three kids Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17, 2025 I am a Black mom to three wonderful children. I was blessed to have three successful births. While I am an attorney, my third delivery highlighted the potential risks that occur when a physician fails to listen to the birthing person. Initially, I chalked it up to the physician involved and limited it to my personal birthing experience. Then, I learned that I was not special. Overwhelmingly, Black women experience higher rates of birth trauma, birthing complications and negative birth outcomes.  These statistics are what lead to the creation of ...
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Merry Christmas from Our Family to Yours!

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Rejoice in the spirit of Christmas which is Peace, the miracle of Christmas which is Hope, and the heart of Christmas which is Love. -Unknown

Despite the COVID-19 chaos we were able to carve out time to make magical Christmas memories. There was the excitement created by the return of the elf, Carly. Sometimes, I question why I ever embarked on this Elf on the Shelf journey because it tests my creativity and resolved every day from December 1-25. I remain committed because of the joy it brings my kids. And, it does make the season more magical. 


My husband's family had the tradition of advent calendars that contain small gifts or treats every day for the month of December. So, needless to say, the kids LOVE December. In addition, my husband's family made candy houses every year. My sister-in-law, to her immense credit, maintains that tradition and even gets them antlers and other treats to make the day more fun. One year, she even had Santa Claus come to her house!

We're faithful about sending Christmas cards. (By "we" I mean, "me")  Indeed, I've sent them since college.  This year was an adventure though. Somehow, I neglected to select "auto-ship" from the service I use. And, although, I won't make that mistake again, there was something very personal about addressing the envelopes this year to ensure my loved ones know that I care.




Any way, there are promises to keep and presents to wrap before I sleep. So, I will leave you with this simple wish. Whatever your circumstance, and whatever you have been through, allow yourself to experience joy this season, in spite of it all. There are so many things that we cannot control. That said, you are not being unfaithful to the struggle, or to those struggling, by recognizing the blessing that is this season.

May God bless you and your family as we all continue to wait for life to become less chaotic!

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Anonymous said…
Even if life doesn't become less chaotic it remains blessed. Stay strong. Keep the faith. And, keep loving your family!
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