After living in Denmark for 40 days I am finally sitting down to begin my blog for all of you out there who are interested in what I am up to over here. I am planning on including bits and pieces of the story of how I came to be a full-time (professional as we would call it back home) soccer player for the top team in Denmark. It has been a crazy adventure that’s for sure. I have signed a one year contract which runs out June 30th, 2010. So far I absolutely love living in this country, love my new team and teammates, and find myself fitting in well with the slower paced life here. After living for one month in the basement of the clubhouse, more stories to come later, I was blessed with my very own apartment only 5 minutes by bike away from where I train everyday. I am already finding it difficult to keep my entries short as there is so much detail and so many stories I would love to share. I don’t see them slowing up at any point and I really wish I would’ve started this up right when I moved here. Amidst all that is happening I am sure of one thing and that is that God is graciously giving me the desires of my heart!
My dad and step mom have been here visiting me for the past week and are getting ready to return to the States tomorrow. It was great having them around and even better that they now understand better what my life is like here so far away from home. The club let me use one of the cars for the entire week and so we were able to travel around the northern part of the country to places such as Saeby, Skagen, and Lonstrup and even made it over to Gothenburg (Goteborg as spelled over here) Sweden for a day and a night via a 3 hour ferry ride out of Frederikshavn. I will post links to pictures of these incredible coastal cities/towns/villages- call them as you wish- in the next couple of days with better descriptions of what the land is like here.
This week has been my first week really getting out and seeing places outside of my little city of 25,000 people. It helped that I had a car to use and that I didn’t have to figure out the buses or the trains. During what I will call my normal weeks I will have two to three different fodbold (soccer for all you Americans) obligations a day except for Wednesday, which is always our day off unless we have a game so there isn’t much time left for traveling around, but when I see I have the chance I will take it!
There is so much that has happened since my first day here in Denmark and I cannot wait to share all that God is blessing me with and the doors that he is opening for me. He has placed numerous people in my life who check up on me, invite me over for home cooked meals, and two very special families who have adopted me. I got connected right away with a church and a solid Christian community. I am looking forward to meeting more people my age to spend time with. I am confident with my decision to sign on with Fortuna for a year and know I am here for an even bigger purpose than I could ever imagine.
I am excited to begin sharing my journey with you and hope that you will be encouraged and inspired to pursue your dreams and to walk in God’s will.
***Happy Birthday Mom! Love you!***
YAY!!! So excited you are updating us… I have already bookmarked you!!! I can’t wait to continue to hear all the ways that God is using you there… He has an amazing plan for you 🙂 Love you tons
Thanks for the update! You sound very happy. Enjoy traveling when you get the chance. Sounds like you already are seeing a lot of great places. So glad to hear that you have already found Christians and some families to hang out with. Good thinking!
You’re already famous here in Yakima. One of my friends here grew up in Denmark but married a Yakima boy who she met backpacking in Italy. She has been here for 10 years now, but they still go back with the kids every year. Asked her if she knew about Fortuna, and you would never have believed her face. “How do you know about my favorite team?” she asked. Well, there you have it. She can’t believe a Washington girl, related to me, a complete soccer ignorant, is playing for HER team. Small world. Pia is already cheering for you. She’ll keep me posted on how you and the team are doing.
School has started up again. My youngest is in 1st grade this year. Thought I’d be bored, but have ended up volunteering for so many things that it’s time to pick the boys up from school before I know it. Thankfully, they all love school, so I don’t have to fight them on that front, at least yet. Haven’t put them in sports yet, as they run around and play with each other and the neighbor kids so much that they think they are on a “team”.
We’ll keep praying that you’ll stay healthy (no injuries). And I’ll pray that you find some Christian friends your age who you enjoy.
Thanks again for posting your blog and letting us know how you’re doing.
Love,
Mary and the boys
I love your web blog.. I will be looking for new news every day. Thanks for the Birthday Wishes. I got an amazing gift from Fred ..!!! A brand new full suspension mt bike. All I want to do today is ride on Galbraith MT. LOL.. but I probably should volkswalk with mom and dad .. I am so happy that you are happy and finding God’s purpose in every thing you do.. You are the most Amazing Daughter in the World.. !!!!
Megan!! I miss you back in Charleston this year! I’m so glad that you are doing well and enjoying Denmark 🙂 You are an awesome person and I know that you will continue to impact the lives of others throughout your journeys! I love you!
Meg!!!! I am so glad to hear how well you’re doing! You are in my prayers always and we are missing you like crazy on the field!!!! Talk to you soon and miss you like crazy!!!!!!!
Megan, Thanks so much for the update. I am so happy to hear you are enjoying Denmark and I look forward to hearing more stories!! I’m thinking about you and miss you tons!! I love you!
Hola Hija:
Que feliz estoy porque estas jugando el campeonato, pido a Dios que te cuide y te guarde y que pueda usar tu vida para testimonio del amor de Dios.
Dady (Paraguay)
Papa!
Gracias! Te extrano mucho y la vida Paraguayo!
Megan, I love your journal stories! It makes me feel like I’m right there with you. I’ll be keeping my eyes on you. Had a great weekend with your mom and Fred. We walked a lot! Also had to bike 10 miles. Stay healthy and smile lots. We’re very proud of you. Luv, hugs, & Kisses,
Grpa & Grma