01/15/2026
Caregiving doesn’t arrive neatly—or on our timeline. For Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, it began with a single phone call that changed everything.
As her mother moved from fierce independence into a season of complex medical needs, Bishop Budde found herself navigating hospitals, rehabilitation, housing decisions, and the emotional weight of becoming a care partner—all while balancing her responsibilities as a spiritual leader and family member.
“I have a lot of empathy for families who are entering into care partnering,” she shares.
In our 2025 Impact Report, Bishop Budde reflects on how Seabury Care Management became a steady companion—offering guidance, advocacy, and reassurance when it mattered most.
As our Director of Care Management, Christine Bitzer, shared: “Our goal is to make sure no one has to do this alone.” Bishop Budde's story is one of the more than 150 families we serve each year and is a powerful reminder of why these supports matter.
Read Bishop Budde's full story in our 2025 Impact Report and learn why no one should have to navigate aging alone: seaburyresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seabury-Impact-Report-2025-FINAL-Compressed.pdf