Vi Ses, Copenhagen!

On Tuesday, December 9th, I departed Copenhagen and returned to the United States.  After four months of being separated from my family and friends as well as the familiarities of home, I was more than eager to set foot in America.  After a cancelled flight and over 21 hours of travel, I was finally reunited with my mom.  Although the reunion was not as we imagined, I was thrilled to see her run into the airport with my welcome home sign. 

Since being home, I've had hour-long friend dates at Starbucks, travelled up to New York City for the day to have tea at The Plaza and tour around the city, and spent quality time shopping at all my favorite stores.  Being home has been wonderful and I'm soaking up every minute before I have to go back to school in early January.  

Life Is Hard

There's no getting around it-life is hard. Sometimes it seems as though you overcome one hurdle only to be confronted by another one, or two, or three.  As I prepare to say goodbye to Copenhagen, I find myself reflecting on my own challenges that I experienced while abroad.  My semester was certainly not a walk in the park; I had good days, but also days of deep heartache.  I had to mourn the loss of an important relationship, while simultaneously embracing and maximizing my time in Europe.  These two tasks are not easily compatible.  Everyday I had to make a conscious effort to try to find little joys, whether it be a rare ray of sunshine emerging from behind a cloud or a nice meal at a new restaurant.  

My time in Copenhagen gave me a new confidence and independence that I have never had before.  But most importantly, I learned that God is the ultimate Provider.  He knows my needs and never abandons me.  During both my darkest moments and my happiest moments, God was there. God will always be there.