Gratitude

There are so many things to be thankful for on a daily basis but most times we get so caught up in the here and now of our daily lives that we forget this tiny little moment of reflection. There's no better time to say it out loud, or write it down, than the day I am preparing to go back to the States to celebrate the nations annual holiday set aside for this very reason, Thanksgiving.

I am thankful to be married to an amazing man who is by my side through the good and bad, and who always has my best interest at heart. There are moments where I can't believe my luck. Like last Friday. He stood an hour in the cold just so I could be the first in line to get the necessary stamp in my passport in order to be let back in the country upon our return. We won't talk about why this was necessary, only that my Viking goes out of his way to make up for some frustrations experienced while living in his country, and I am grateful.

Even though at times it is pushing me to my limits on what I think I can accomplish, I am thankful for the opportunity to get my Masters degree in Denmark. There are so many challenges that come with this degree, but I believe it is making me a better person, each time I push through the next task.

Finally, I am grateful to have such amazing family and friends that love me unconditionally...on both sides of the Atlantic. It's an incredible feeling to be welcomed with open arms and homes no matter where in the world we live.