Three African American nurses of the 20th century are remembered in the nursing field as (1) the first African American to graduate from an American School of nursing; (2) one of the few African Americans members of her high school class to graduate and one of the first people to campaign for racial equality in nursing; and (3) the only black woman in her nursing class of thirty to graduate.

I attended church service on Christmas Eve morning at Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. The pastor’s sermon was from Luke 2:1-20; quoting specifically from Luke 2:19 “But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.”

Sometimes there can be a situation that is confusing and full of difficulties. This can be defined as a Mess. Sometimes life’s emotional baggage can weigh a person down, distract them from a purpose and take away joy, peace of mind, and spiritual health. This can be defined as Clutter.

There have always been serpents living among us who are quick to stir up a pot of bad trouble. There is always one who has the most powerful voice who will take the lead and the others will follow.