Crack! went the gavel as the auctioneer announced I had won the five-day trip to Rome for an audience with the pope and a tour of the Vatican — completely by accident. Having always dreamed of a trip to Italy, I’d raised my hand for an opening bid far outside my budget, certain that one of the 200 Catholic philanthropists around me at the church event would increase it, but I was wrong. This trip was going to be mine. With a gulp I began to smile: Hey, I was finally going to Rome! It took a little convincing to get my husband on board, but he was willing to see this adventure through with me, so off we went….
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