The Project

The transformation from boy to man requires much love, patience, stretching, bruising, forgiveness, and healing. I thank you each for teaching me patience and exhibiting grace in allowing me to stumble; you always allow me to regain my step with dignity. Your unconditional love and understanding have blessed my soul. At times, you have stretched me and allowed me to contract with poise whilst clumsily finding my way. Each of you has taught me a level of acceptance and understanding that I have not always deserved. Through this part of our journey together, the love and respect that you have shown to me has been, at times, my true north, and at others, my fuel. Thank you for inspiring me to be a better husband, father and man.

—Derrick Phelps