A Story of Friendship
by Lorie Cotacte
Therese is a unique child, as God made her to be—she sees the world in her own amazing way! She got an inner beautiful lenses that sees the world with brilliant colours and shades. Her brain wanders, and choose adventure every time, but when drumrolls inside her ears hurts, she often get really upset, and when things like this happen, with her mum's whisper, she met that One special person who helped her find PEACE, her world did not change but she was able to face them with courage, thankful heart and hope.
Get to more about Therese and find out who help her along the way.
Through simple words and joyful pictures, My Big Adventure helps children understand that everyone is different, and that’s part of God’s beautiful plan.
Every child—whether they think, play, or learn in their own way—is precious, chosen, and loved by Jesus.
A comforting story for children, parents, and teachers to share, reminding little hearts:
"You are perfectly made, and Jesus delights in you!
Every child sees the world in a different way—and every way is beautiful to God.
In My Big Adventure: A Story of Friendship; young readers are invited on a joyful trip, that shows real emotions of what it is to be different and love by God. Through the eyes of children who think, feel, and experience life differently, they are to be reminded with the help of their parents the presence of a loving, caring and forgiving God. Creating a space of practicing the Catholic faith, constant conversation of whom saints follow, experience in the life of a simple child. This heartwarming story shows that God’s love has no limits and that every mind and heart reflect His perfect design.
Written with tenderness and faith, My Big Adventure offers comfort and inspiration to neurodiverse children and their families. It’s a story that reminds every reader—child and adult alike— with constant conversation with God in prayer, including Him in our daily lives, going to Sunday mass and receiving Him, knowing His presence in our everyday struggles and joys delights His heart
This book encourages understanding, acceptance, and establishing Christ in the hearts of all children of God. Because in God’s eyes, every child’s story is part of a grand and beautiful adventure.
My name is Lorie, lives in the Land Down Under, with two adventurous little ones and a loving husband, passionate with my Catholic faith and love sharing the light of Jesus to the world.
Lorie is a devoted mother, wife, counsellor, and a nurse---founder of Hope4Children, a faith-based initiative dedicated to nurturing the hearts and minds of children through the love of Jesus Christ. Guided by her deep Catholic faith, Lorie’s mission is to make Jesus and His teachings known to every child — helping them discover that they can rely on Him in times of struggle, self-doubt, anxiety, and loneliness. Her passion for counselling grew from her own experience as a mother, witnessing how faith and prayer can bring healing, strength, and resilience to children’s hearts. Through Hope for Children, Lorie provides Christ-centred resources and support that empower children and families to grow in faith, hope, and love. Grounded in compassion and guided by Scripture, her work reflects a mother’s heart and a disciple’s calling — to lead children closer to Jesus, the source of all love, peace, joy and TRUTH.