My 2023 Recap
My 2023 was so exciting and unexpected. At the beginning of the year I had no idea whether or not I would actually be going to Ecuador with One Collective. Now – a full year later – here I am packing my bags for my next big adventure. I’m so overwhelmed by God’s beautiful plan and for all the kind hearts of those around me. Thank you to everyone who is supporting me (whether it be prayerfully, financially, or any other way). I am continually grateful for you all and wouldn’t be here without you!
January — 0%
• At this point I didn’t know I would be moving to Ecuador!
• Moved into my second apartment
• Began my last semester of college
February — 0%
• Accepted to One Collective to serve in Ecuador!
• Entered a season of waiting as I processed and prepared for an eventual move
March — 0%
• Turned 22!
• Last spring break trip with my family
April — 0%
• Senior portfolio show (all of college worked up to this moment)!
• Wrapped up senior year and my last round of finals
May — 0%
• Graduate from CSU with honors!
• Went to California to visit a dear friend
• Flew to Minnesota for fundraising training
June — 1%
• Began the fundraising journey with an extremely slow start
• Felt a mixture of excitement, nerves, discouragement, and hope
July — 33%
• Quit my “full-time” job
• Flew to Chicago to do in person training at One Collective’s headquarters
• Fell in love with my organization, the people, and the mission
• Left feeling so encouraged and ready to continue fundraising!
August — 37%
• Moved out of my apartment
• Visited extended family
• Started my nannying job (such a huge blessing)
September — 39%
• Took a short break from fundraising due to being sick :(
• Spent time resting in the Lord and spending time with Him
October — 47%
• Lots of weddings and celebrations
• Started feeling like I was finally making headway in fundraising
September — 49%
• Took a short break from fundraising due to being sick :(
• Spent time resting in the Lord and spending time with Him
December — 88%
• Final push to try to leave in January
• Accepted that the Lord had other (better) plans for my departure
• Got to spend time with my family without feeling rushed
January — 100%
• Hit my goal!!
• Visited a dear friend in Virginia
• Officially planning my departure!
Prayer Requests
• That the Lord gives me His peace as I say goodbyes and start packing
• Safe travels and quickly adjusting to the new culture
• Language learning
• That the Lord would use this experience to draw me closer to Him
• That I will reflect Him and point others to Christ