I heard from my host family for the first time two days ago and feel lucky to say that I am so excited and relieved. Putting yourself in a new country for 5 months is not the easiest thing to do, and going into a stranger's home for that time period makes it even more nerve wracking. However, the e-mail laid all my fears to rest as my new family seems ready and willing to accept me into their home. My host mom, Susanne, sent me the nicest e-mail, complete with descriptions of all 5 family members and a few pictures. Her and my host dad Allan live with their daughter Ida (14) and Felix, a Kooikerhondje puppy (aka adorable). Susanne has two older children as well, Mikkel (22) and Camilla (25). Their family picture could probably not be any more perfect, and I have a feeling that I definitely made the right choice in choosing to live with a host family.
