Day Five Family Stay

Tuesday, June 18, 2013: Megan

I can honestly say that this has been the hardest 24 hours of my life. It is so hard for me to stay with another family when I haven't even seen my own in 5 days. I miss them so much, along with my brother Ben. Although he is on the trip as well, I don't see him often and I miss him like crazy. It was THE BEST feeling in the world getting to see him today at the pool and being able to run up and hug him. I also got to see about 10 other kids from our group and Frau Haines and Frau Katz at the pool. I'm really missing the Wolfpack too! I'm so happy I met these people because they have made this trip better than I could've ever imagined. My family is very nice and welcoming, but it is so hard to understand them. They don't speak a lot of English. I went to school with mz host sister, Sophie, today. I was very nervous at first but then I realized it wasn't that bad. I had Quinn, Lisa, and Jessica in my class which made me feel a lot better. I also saw Liv and Sarah. I was so happy to see them. I also saw Frau Winter and Frau Claxon and they calmed me down a little bit. I'm trying to go to bed early because I am still super jetlagged. Tomorrow, we have English class and I am beyond excited for that! I didn't think I could miss my family and everyone I JUST MET, soooo much. It's basically indescribable. I wish I could just hug them all day, everyday. Needless to say, I can't wait to see them soon! While I do miss my family and my new friends A TON, Germany has been so beautiful and unique. It has been more than I imagined. It is super hot here, which is a nice change from Chicago. I'm really missing my bed and my pets as well. The time to go home will come very soon, so I might as well enjoy Germany while I'm here. I don't feel like proofreading this blog so sorry for all the errors :) Miss you all and can't wait to be back in a group again!