What We Are Willing To Do For Our Children

What We Are Willing To Do For Our Children

 

That’s the title I picked for this fundraising campaign because as parents, we will do anything for our children’s minds, hearts, bodies and souls. From exhausted 2 a.m. feedings, homeschooling and running a marathon (I was the last person on earth who thought I’d want to run a marathon) to bringing a Catholic, classical, co-ed, affordable high school to Massachusetts, I have been able to do seemingly impossible tasks because “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”  (Phil: 4:13), for our children.  My children have always been the channel for God to work through for the past 27 years. It is our children who push us out of our comfort zone and propel us to stretch, grow, try, and accomplish things we never thought possible. 

 

I was never a runner nor a natural athlete. But when my oldest daughter had to relearn to walk at 19 after being diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, I needed an outlet for my pent-up emotions and started running to ward off anxiety. I casually mentioned to her that I wanted to run a 5K but I didn't think I could do it. She looked me square in the eyes and said, “Well, I'm learning how to walk again so you can run a 5K.” I did. I ran a 5K. Me. That was 8 years ago. 

 

The next “for our children” challenge came a year ago, when the high school my son attended, closed. This time, looking me square in the eye was the Holy Spirit. Within a month, I began working with an incredible group of people who were willing — to quote our Chesterton of the Immaculata Charter — “to give generously of their time and talent to the organization and understand that this will be an all-encompassing process.” It’s hard to say no to the Holy Spirit when He is asking you to do something for our children.

 

God has challenged us to continue to forge ahead and bring that much-needed classical Catholic education to MetroWest. I’ve accepted the challenge. I am all in. The 18 weeks of training for the 26.2-mile Cape Cod Marathon on October 13th? All in. Doing everything in my power to raise money and do everything in my power for Chesterton of the Immaculata? All in. For our children.

 

I challenge you to join me. Can we count on your support? Are you all in?  We plan to open our doors September 2025. We need your prayers…and your dollars.

Click here to learn more about Chesterton Academy of the Immaculata.

 

For our children.

 

Thank you.

 

(I am carrying your names and your prayer intentions with me on all my training runs and during the Marathon.)

Post Script:

I completed the Cape Cod Marathon of October 13. With the grace of God I achieved the three goals I set out to do: raise money for Chesterton Academy of the Immaculata, finish the marathon and not injure myself! God is so good.