In the *modified* famous words of Beyoncé, “I see it (vision), I want it (goal), I grind hard (action), I own it (success)!” I believe mental preparation is a HUGE part of achieving any goal! In runners terms, I would liken my pregnancy and labor to running two marathons: Marathon #1 is remaining healthy through the entire pregnancy. I have to take extra precaution to keep my blood pressure in the normal range during pregnancy. Marathon #2 is the labor and delivery itself. S

Imam Maajid Faheem ‘Ali July 18, 1953 - February 27, 2016 Inna lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un “ ‘Tis better to have love and lost, than to have never loved at all” -- Alfred Lloyd Tennyson I used to think this was a beautiful quote of a romantic love. In light of my daddy’s passing earlier this year, I recognize that it is applicable to our father-daughter relationship as well. THIS^^ is my absolute favorite picture of me and daddy. At our wedding, it was our daddy-daughter d