Lent
For my Catholic friends, you didn’t miss a memo…Ash Wednesday is next week, but back in 2016, it fell on February 11. Now, for the broader audience:
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the season of Lent. It is a 40-day period of fasting and penitence leading up to Easter. It often makes me think of this quote from Saint Catherine of Siena, “Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.”
As the proud Mom of two great young men, I can tell you with confidence that the parenting journey, like Lent, takes some enduring. Best of luck to you, my friends. It will be well worth it in the end.
For my thoughts on taking your special needs child to church, click the link below.
I’ll be praying for you on your parenting journey. I’m sending love your way. I know you can do this!
Share This Post
About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
Let's Connect
Subscribe to our newsletter for more updates