Elation and excitement filled the airwaves. Project 214 leaned in as Magdelena and her father discussed their work in their hometown that is ravaged with poverty, lack of affordable healthcare, and gender inequality in the classroom. Our hearts leaped in both excitement and agreement at their desire to send as many girls to school with the needed resources for a school year. We shook virtual hands, awarded her Project 214 scholarship, and eagerly awaited the implementation of these efforts.

This year has been a bumpy ride. We have learned the art of pausing and trusting. We’ve activated faith in ways only a year like 2020 can bring. We have traded busy schedules and travels for intentional conversations, dreaming and “roll up our sleeves” type investing. We have learned, God is truly all we need even when the belief in ourselves isn’t steady.