Enzo's AUsome Journey

08/05/2026

Sometimes, the biggest milestones look like the simplest moments. 💙

One of the lesser-known challenges for many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is waiting, whether it’s standing in line, waiting for food, or simply waiting for their turn. For children with autism, waiting can feel overwhelming because of sensory input, hunger cues, excitement, difficulty understanding time, or anxiety around delays.

I still remember the first time we came here at Jollibee. Daddy was lining up to order, and Enzo had to wait at the table. The line felt long, the food took time, and seeing other tables already eating, especially his favorites... became too much for him. He cried so loudly, and I remember the stares… the judgment from people who didn’t know his story. That moment stayed with us.

But today, in this same place, we witnessed something beautiful.
In this same place, years later... Enzo is sitting calmly, no cellphone, no distractions, just quietly watching Daddy from afar... patiently waiting.

To some, it may just look like a child sitting.
But to us, this is years of patience, teaching, understanding, and growth.
It may look like a simple moment.
To autism parents, therapists, and families, this is progress. This is growth. This is a victory.

🔎✨ Fun fact:
Many children with autism process time, transitions, and delayed gratification differently. That’s why learning to wait is not “just waiting”—it’s a skill, a milestone, and a huge victory.

Every small step matters. And today, Enzo reminded us just how powerful those small steps can be. 💙

08/05/2026

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Good morning 💖

07/05/2026

Watching moments like this fills our hearts. ❤️

In this video, Enzo and his brother Pio were both trying to put on their sandals. Enzo, in his own way, was softly murmuring for help, while Pio kept saying, “I can’t… help me.”

But what made this moment extra special, Enzo didn’t give up. Even without words, his determination spoke loudly. He kept trying until he managed to do it on his own.

It may look like a simple task. But for our Enzo, this is a huge milestone, a reminder that progress comes in different ways, at different paces, and every small step deserves to be celebrated.

One try, one brave step at a time. ❤️

07/05/2026

Some lessons take time,
some steps need repeating,
but every effort counts. 💙

07/05/2026

🙏❤️

Your KINDNESS matters🌸

07/05/2026

Focus. Effort. Little victories.
That’s how progress is built. 💙✨

06/05/2026

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𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 (tuwing Araw ng Huwebes)

Alalahanin mo, O kalinis-linisang Kabiyak ng Birheng Maria, at matamis kong Tagapagtanggol, San Jose, na kailanma’y hindi narinig na may sinumang dumulog sa iyong saklolo o nagsumamo ng iyong tulong na iyong pinabayaan.

Dahil sa ganitong pagtitiwala, lumalapit ako sa iyo at buong alab na itinatagubilin ang aking sarili sa iyong pagkalinga.

O ikaw na itinuring na Ama ng Manunubos, huwag mong hamakin ang aking mga pagsusumamo, kundi sa iyong awa ay pakinggan mo ako at tugunin.

Amen.

𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚,
- Ipanalangin mo kami!

Cathedral-Shrine Parish of Saint Joseph, Balanga City

06/05/2026

Progress over perfection. One stroke at a time. 🐢💙

06/05/2026

MAY 7 | 𝙎𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙋𝘼𝘿𝙍𝙀 𝙋𝙄𝙊

"Padre Pio was known as a 'nerd' during childhood"

St. Padre Pio may be remembered for his holiness, but as a child, he was seen as an ordinary boy. Well-mannered, quiet, and even described as a “nerd” by childhood friends. According to Padre Pio: The True Story, he played like any other kid and left no early signs of future sainthood. One friend called him “an unsalted piece of macaroni”, submissive and reserved.