A Lesson in Patience is an honest, informative and personal story about parenting a child with significant developmental delays. As a first-time mother, Loretta Wellard, shares her experiences to bring awareness, knowledge and understanding, in a memoir about raising her beautiful boy who is not quite reaching some of those magnificent milestones … yet. An inspirational story about motherhood, A Lesson in Patience explores the challenges, joys and fears. It is about overcoming obstacles and doing all you can to support your child and finding a better version of yourself along the way. This book is an empowering account of life with a child who needs just a little extra and reminds parents that they are not alone.