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Wow! Thank you Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno 😊

I have recently "retired" from my active role with CatholicMom.com, the apostolate that was born in our home to focus on my health, my speaking, and my writing.

I'm so grateful to Barb Grady Szyszkiewicz, Maria Morera Johnson, Sarah Reinhard, and so many of our contributors who recorded this beautiful podcast. It contains a lot of happy memories for me. This transition is long overdue because my digital "baby" is in the wonderful hands of Holy Cross Family Ministries and Fred Jenga, being shepherded by Allison Gingras and Margaret Dwyer. I will be an "ambassador" for these writers I love so deeply. As always I'm grateful to Greg for his endless support for this little work for so many years. He has always been there, cheering us on quietly and supporting our dreams.

You can listen to the podcast at https://www.catholicmom.com/catholic-momcast/joyful-transitions-289

Along with being our anniversary, today is the Feast of the Visitation. I was blessed to write today's FaithND daily reflection (https://faith.nd.edu/s/1210/faith/social.aspx?sid=1210&gid=609&pgid=56535&cid=101220&ecid=101220&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=53507) to ponder the day's gospel. I wrote about this image by James Janknegt, which has become a favorite of mine, and about our wedding at University of Notre Dame Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame

In my mind, our marriage and the theme of the gift of serving one another (as Mary and Elizabeth did) really go together. I hope you'll enjoy reading this reflection (even if it's not part of your faith tradition) and that is might give you some insight into the way I feel these days about our marriage. Over the course of the last year, Greg Hendey has been my constant companion, my caretaker, and--more than ever--my best friend. Thanks to everyone who has wished us joy and happiness on this day. Marriage is truly a gift that keeps on giving. But I hope that even if you are not married, you can find and serve another in a Mary/Elizabeth relationship and know the love of someone who cares for you through all of life's ups and downs.

Read my reflection today at https://faith.nd.edu/s/1210/faith/social.aspx?sid=1210&gid=609&pgid=56535&cid=101220&ecid=101220&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=53507