Why is my host family the best? 

My mom kept asking me this question as I was constantly telling her of how great they were. I couldn't believe it myself. How did I get this lucky? 

After re-matching I thought how can I find a family that will suit me? And you know how when you are sad that's when the best things can happen. Team Legg happened. And I couldn't be happier. I have found myself looking at the date and thinking how did 7 weeks go by so fast? 

I could give Jo and Mike about a million compliments, and they would all fit them. But I'll give you two reasons as to why they are the best host parents I could ever wish for. 

1. When I'm a bit homesick and feeling down, they make it their mission to get me in a better mood and have fun. And with two young boys (2 years and 3 months) we don't get to go out and do crazy stuff, which is totally fine with me because our every day is just amazing. We always manage to have so much fun, and I have even caught Jo and I wetting our pants in laughter. 

2. The good times. Every day is amazing. Over 7 weeks have past and not once have I had a bad day! I might have a second of feeling homesick, but that passes in a second because I have such great host parents. 

Jo gives me the biggest amount of support that I could ask for, and I'm so grateful to her. It's like we're best friends and I just love it! 

How I managed to find a family with the same humor as me, the same spirit about sports and the same spirit about life is a mystery to me, but I am SO HAPPY that I did. 

Christmas time is always hard when you aren't with your loved ones, but Jo made me feel a wee bit like home, when she went out and got 4 advent candles, just to make me happy. I can't tell you enough, she does small things like that all the time, and it just feels amazing!

Even though they might not win this, I still wanna say that they have already won the race in my eyes. Team Legg is an amazing, caring, loving and fun family! 

Thank you team Legg ❤

Emma Madsen