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Abogado Louis - Louis Berk, PLLC - May 2022

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We Owe Everything to Our Moms Celebrating Mother’s Day

With loving eyes and admiration, I experienced and observed it all. After having been a son to the greatest mom and having other great maternal figures in my life such as my aunt and my grandmother, I was able to watch my amazing and brave wife, Marisa, experience pregnancy and become a mother to my beautiful daughter. This month, we celebrate Mother’s Day, a very special day for me. It’s a day in which we all come together to collectively recognize the mothers in our lives. They inspire us to accomplish great things, teach us to be good and genuine people, and shower us with unconditional love. I try to celebrate my mother and my wife every single day, for motherhood is a full-time job, 24/7 and 365 days of the year. Over the past six months, I have watched Marisa give birth to my daughter, wake up countless times throughout the night to feed her, change her, play with her, and care for her. There is nothing like a mother’s love, and being able to experience the truth of that statement up close and personal in my own home is amazing. I see the hard work she puts in and the love that radiates from her while she holds our baby. Before we were even married, I had so much respect for my wife and the woman that she is. Now, since she’s had our daughter, my love has grown exponentially — it’s incredible. I have so much respect for every woman that has ever gone through pregnancy, given birth to a baby, and become a mom. I also have no idea how mothers do it! They manage to care for their children, clean the home, have dinner on the table, get everyone to where they need to go, all while making time for everyone. Mothers are truly amazing. “There is nothing like a mother’s love, and being able to experience the truth of that statement up close and personal in my own home is amazing.”

If you know me, you know that family is everything to me. My mom, mother-in-law, aunts and grandma have all played huge roles in my life and upbringing. Every Mother’s Day since Marisa and I have been married, it has always been about celebrating our mothers. I’m so excited because this year, it will also be about celebrating Marisa. I’m thrilled to be getting together with our family to celebrate these very important women in our lives. The love that they bring out in us is amazing. This Mother’s Day, we will be gathering as a big family and taking the time to appreciate our families and the mothers that hold us all together.

To all mothers out there, Happy Mother’s Day. Enjoy your day because you deserve it!

-Louis Bernardo Berk

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A Timeless and Influential Book It’s Time to Read or Reread This Classic

life lessons and thought-provoking suggestions still apply today because, while technology, education, and infrastructure have all advanced, our basic human tendencies and the way we interact remain the same. “You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you,” Dale Carnegie states. In “How to Win Friends & Influence People,” he explores the importance of putting the needs, interests, and values of others before your own and how to handle situations for the best possible outcome. It takes a deep dive into getting to know yourself before learning how to bond with others on a personal and/or professional level. This book, a brilliant study on human nature, will have you wondering why you didn’t read it sooner while reflecting on situations and interactions you could have handled differently. But most importantly, Carnegie’s pointers are sure to provide amazing insights while you learn to get along with just about anyone.

“How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie has stood the test of time. Published in 1936, this book has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Relating to the key relationships of humans, the book embodies self-improvement, communication, relationship building, and compassion. Every working professional or individual rubbing elbows in their social group needs it in their toolbox!

If you haven’t already experienced the influential and game-changing words of Dale Carnegie, it’s time to pick up a copy. If you’ve already read it, it’s time to give it another read to review and remember because there is still much value to unfold.

Embedded within each page of this easy- to-read book are recommendations for creating, building upon, and improving successful and positive relationships within your life, whether it be with friends, family members, coworkers, network professionals, or supervisors. Written and published more than 85 years ago, its

Back in 2005, a woman became imaginative and filed a claim against the owner of a Wendy’s franchise in San Jose, California, stating that she was served a bowl of chili with a human finger in it. Her allegation cost the fast-food chain millions in damages, and as it turns out, the woman’s claim was false. She was eventually arrested and convicted of attempting to extort Wendy’s. On March 25, 2005, Wendy’s was put in the spotlight under false allegations. A woman, Anna Ayala, visited a Wendy’s with her family and ordered a bowl of chili. She then made a large scene, claiming that she bit into something crunchy and discovered that it was the fingernail of a human finger inside her chili! All of the employees in that particular Wendy’s were astonished because they each had all 10 fingers still attached. Even more, all Wendy’s employees at other locations who handled raw materials still had all of their fingers. When a forensic investigation was done on the finger, it was found that the finger was not cooked at 170 degrees F for three hours, like the rest of the chili was. Eventually, it was discovered that Ayala had 13 different lawsuits open against different companies, and when her story began to waver, she dropped the lawsuit on April 12, 2005, claiming it was putting too much pressure on her. But Wendy’s, having already lost millions of dollars, was hard-pressed to prove this was not negligence on their part. They set up a tip line and offered $50,000 to anyone who had information on the owner of the finger. Eventually, after genetic testing, authorities discovered that the finger belonged to a Nevada man who was a coworker of Ayala’s husband; the man had recently lost a finger in an industrial accident and had given it to Ayala to settle a $50 debt. Both Ayala and her husband were charged and ordered to pay restitution. It was quite the finger feud!

For an Alleged Finger in Her Chili Woman Attempts to Sue Wendy’s

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TAKE A BREAK

THE ART OF QUIETING YOUR MIND BEFORE BED

All day long, thoughts run through your mind, and by the end of the day, your head is probably ready to explode. After all, it’s estimated that in 24 hours you can have between 60,000–80,000 thoughts. At some point, your brain needs a break, and that’s especially true before you try to go to bed. Here are some ways to quiet your mind, so you can get a full night’s sleep!

Keep your bed for sleeping. If you aren’t sleeping, get out of bed! Getting in the habit of scrolling through your phone, watching TV, reading, working, or even eating in bed teaches your brain that your bed is for things other than sleeping! If you find yourself tossing and turning, get out of bed and try a relaxing activity such as reading, journaling, listening to music, or meditating. When you get tired, try getting back in bed. Breathe deeply. Breathing exercises can not only help calm your

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH RAINBOW FRITTATA

mind and spirit, but they can lower your heart rate, which is especially beneficial in relieving stress or anxiety when things are upsetting you. Write it down. Instead of letting thoughts fill your mind right before bed (such as the next day’s tasks or any worries you have), set aside time before bed to write it out. Whether you are a fan of journaling, writing letters, or simply just listing out your problems, goals, and thoughts, grab a pen and paper and make it a nightly routine. This way, your thoughts will be freed before your head hits the pillow. Try a light snack. When you can’t sleep, the last thing that you want to do is eat something heavy. In fact, when you eat a large meal right before bed, your digestive system can become overwhelmed. But, studies have shown that eating a light carbohydrate snack such as crackers or popcorn when you can’t sleep may be helpful. Turn your room into a sleep haven. Keeping your bedroom neat, relaxing, and calm can help improve your sleep! Keep all televisions, computers, and screens out of the bedroom and furnish it with soft colors and textures that are tranquil and soothing to you. Pumping the brakes on worrisome thoughts racing through your mind can be tough, but trying these tips and tricks may earn you some relief and much needed sleep.

Impress Mom with this delicious breakfast recipe!

Ingredients

• Basil, thyme, salt, and pepper, to taste • 1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced • Cherry tomatoes, halved • Sriracha hot sauce (optional)

• Nonstick cooking spray • 1/4 cup sweet potato, diced • 1/4 cup yellow pepper, diced • 1/4 cup broccoli, chopped • 8 eggs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F and coat a cast-iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In the skillet, cook sweet potatoes, yellow pepper, and broccoli over medium heat until soft. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. 4. Pour egg mixture into skillet with vegetables. Don’t stir but instead use a spatula to lift the edges of the egg mixture until it is evenly distributed. 5. Transfer mixture to oven. Bake for 5 minutes or until the dish sets. 6. Top with avocado and tomatoes. Drizzle Sriracha on top (if desired).

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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Wishing All Moms a Happy Mother’s Day

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This Book Has Stood the Test of Time Liar, Liar, Fingers on Fire

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Mother’s Day Brunch Rainbow Frittata 5 Solutions for Quality Sleep

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A Blessing for Foster Families

Aiming to Keep Them Together Nonprofit Builds Free Homes for Licensed Foster Families

— is traumatizing. The goal is to provide children a home where they feel comfortable and safe with enough room for all siblings. Once this initial build is complete, Fostering Hopes and H3 plan to build many more large foster homes in Western North Carolina. They’ve even made the goal of expanding into 10–15 counties in the western part of the state!

Studies show that over half of the children in foster care also have a sibling in the foster system. Of those children, more than 75% are separated. In North Carolina, Fostering Hopes joined forces with another nonprofit, H3 Collective, to build foster homes so they can keep large sibling groups together. Some of these homes are big enough to house five children, which is usually the maximum number of children the foster system allows under one roof. Alex Williams, the founder of Fostering Hopes, explained that the need for foster homes and foster parents is so high that, many times, children are sent out of their home county. He estimates that roughly 50% of the 20,000 children in North Carolina’s foster program will be placed outside of their home county. Adam Ponder of H3 Collective was proud to announce that Fostering Hopes and H3 are currently working together on a 3,600-square-foot, five-bedroom home for a licensed foster family, and the group hopes to have it ready for occupancy this summer. As if living in the foster program isn’t hard enough on a child, being packed up and moved across the state — sometimes counties away from their brothers and sisters

“The intention is to provide hope to children who typically find themselves without it,” Alex Williams

told Fox News. “We hope to keep siblings together, to keep children in their home communities, and to provide dedicated families or parents for children who need them the most.”

There is no better feeling than helping children grow, thrive,

and flourish. The efforts of Fostering Hopes and H3 Collective are inspiring, heartfelt, and are bound to make a difference in the lives of many children and families.

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Le debemos todo a nuestras madres Celebrando el Día de la Madre

Con ojos amorosos y admiración, lo experimenté y observé todo. Después de haber sido hijo de la mejor madre y tener otras grandes figuras maternas en mi vida, como mi tía y mi abuela, pude ver a mi increíble y valiente esposa, Marisa, experimentar el embarazo y convertirse en madre de mi hermosa hija. Este mes, celebramos el Día de la Madre, un día muy especial para mí. Es un día en el que todos nos reunimos para reconocer colectivamente a las madres en nuestras vidas. Ellas nos inspiran a lograr grandes cosas, nos enseñan a ser personas buenas y genuinas, y nos llenan de amor incondicional. Trato de celebrar a mi madre y a mi esposa todos los días, porque la maternidad es un trabajo de tiempo completo, las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana y los 365 días del año. Durante los últimos seis meses, he visto a Marisa dar a luz a mi hija, despertar innumerables veces a lo largo de la noche para alimentarla, cambiarla, jugar con ella y cuidarla. No hay nada como el amor de una madre, y ser capaz de experimentar la veracidad de esa declaración de forma cercana y personal en mi propia casa es increíble. Veo el arduo trabajo que hace y el amor que irradia de ella mientras sostiene a nuestra bebé. Antes de casarnos, tenía tanto respeto por mi esposa y por la mujer que es. Ahora, desde que tuvo a nuestra hija, mi amor ha crecido exponencialmente, es increíble. Tengo un enorme respeto por cada mujer que alguna vez ha pasado por el embarazo, dio a luz a un bebé y se convirtió en madre. ¡Tampoco tengo idea de cómo lo hacen las madres! Se las arreglan para cuidar a sus hijos, limpiar la casa, tener la cena en la mesa, llevar a todos a donde necesitan ir, todo eso mientras hacen tiempo para todos. Las madres son realmente asombrosas.

Si me conoces, sabes que la familia lo es todo para mí. Mi mamá, mi suegra, mis tías y mi abuela han jugado un papel muy importante en mi vida y en mi educación. Cada Día de la Madre desde que Marisa y yo hemos estado casados, siempre lo hemos dedicado a celebrar a nuestras madres. Estoy muy emocionado porque este año, también será turno de celebrar a Marisa. Estoy encantado de reunirme con nuestra familia para celebrar a estas mujeres tan importantes en nuestras vidas. El amor que suscitan en nosotros es asombroso. Este Día de la Madre, nos reuniremos como una gran familia y nos tomaremos el tiempo para apreciar a nuestras familias y a las madres que nos mantienen unidos.

A todas las madres dondequiera que estén, Feliz Día de la Madre. ¡Disfruta tu día porque te lo mereces!

“No hay nada como el amor de una madre, y ser capaz de experimentar la veracidad de esa declaración de forma cercana y personal en mi propia casa es increíble.”

-Louis Bernardo Berk

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Un libro eterno e influyente Es hora de leer o releer este clásico

“Puedes hacer más amigos en dos meses si te interesas en otras personas que en dos años si intentas que otras personas se interesen en ti”, afirma Dale Carnegie. En “Cómo ganar amigos e influir sobre las personas”, él explora la importancia de anteponer las necesidades, los intereses y los valores

“How to Win Friends & Influence People” (Cómo ganar amigos e influir sobre las personas) por Dale Carnegie ha resistido el paso del tiempo. Publicado en 1936, este libro ha vendido más de 30 millones de copias en todo el mundo. Relatando las relaciones clave de los seres humanos, el libro encarna la superación personal, la comunicación, el desarrollo de relaciones y la compasión. ¡Cada profesional o individuo que trabaja codo a codo en su grupo social lo necesita en su caja de herramientas! Si aún no ha experimentado las influyentes e innovadoras palabras de Dale Carnegie, es hora de que obtenga una copia. Si ya lo ha leído, es hora de darle otra lectura para revisarlo y recordarlo porque todavía hay mucho valor por descubrir. Dentro de cada página de este libro fácil de leer hay recomendaciones para crear, desarrollar y mejorar relaciones exitosas y positivas dentro de su vida, ya sea con amigos, familiares, compañeros de trabajo, profesionales de la red o supervisores. Escrito y publicado hace más de 85 años, sus lecciones de vida y sugerencias que invitan a la reflexión todavía se aplican hoy porque, si bien la tecnología, la educación y la infraestructura han avanzado, nuestras tendencias humanas básicas y la forma en que interactuamos siguen siendo las mismas.

de los demás a los suyos y cómo manejar las situaciones para obtener el mejor resultado posible. Se requiere que se conozca a profundidad antes de aprender a establecer vínculos con otros a nivel personal y/o profesional. Este libro, un brillante estudio sobre la naturaleza humana, hará que se pregunte por qué no lo leyó antes mientras reflexionaba acerca de situaciones e interacciones que podría haber manejado de manera diferente. Pero, sobre todo, los consejos de Carnegie seguramente brindarán información increíble mientras aprende a llevarse bien con casi cualquier persona.

¡Impresione a mamá con esta deliciosa receta de desayuno!

BRUNCH PARA EL DÍA DE LA MADRE - FRITTATA ARCOÍRIS Inspirado en EatingWell.com

Ingredientes

• Albahaca, tomillo, sal y pimienta, al gusto • 1/2 aguacate, sin hueso, pelado y en rodajas finas • Tomates cherry, cortados a la mitad • Salsa picante Sriracha (opcional)

• Spray antiadherente para cocinar • 1/4 taza de batata, cortada en cubitos • 1/4 taza de pimiento amarillo, cortado en cubitos • 1/4 taza de brócoli, picado • 8 huevos

Instrucciones 1. Precaliente el horno a 350 °F (177 °C) y cubra una sartén de hierro fundido con el spray antiadherente. 2. En la sartén, cocine las batatas, el pimiento amarillo y el brócoli a fuego medio hasta que estén suaves. 3. En un tazón mediano, mezcle los huevos, la albahaca, el tomillo, la sal y la pimienta. 4. Vierta la mezcla de huevo en una sartén con verduras. No revuelva, sino use una espátula para levantar los bordes de la mezcla de huevos hasta que se distribuya uniformemente. 5. Transfiera la mezcla al horno. Hornee durante 5 minutos o hasta que el platillo se asiente. 6. Cubra con aguacate y tomates. Rocíe Sriracha en la parte superior (si lo desea).

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