Dear friends. It has been a while. I want to update you with some short facts.
Back in Denmark:
Because of different personal circumstances back home, I had to leave New Zealand and go back to Denmark to be with my family.
Family:
I am in the middle of a divorce. A thing like that is never happy for anyone. We communicate very well. We can laugh together and have mutual respect. The kids are doing good. I am grateful for that. Very much!
Making a professional difference:
I know I made a difference in New Zealand. The people were more than I could have hoped for, the community was terrific, but time was too limited. I loved it and worked hard for it while I was there.
I could not have done it differently, but I am shameful to have promised something I had to reverse.
Looking forward:
I am still the global librarian, but I also finished my Master in Public Governance. I am now working as a self-employed library and leadership consultant in Denmark and worldwide having worked for organisations in Brussels, Amsterdam and Copenhagen so far.
Thank you:
To amazing friends near and far for personal and professional support, I appreciate it more than you can ever imagine.
Jan Holmquist 
Thank you for telling us about your move back to Denmark and your family circumstances. I am sorry that you are going through your difficulties. Life can take us in many unexpected directions. Shame is a particularly hard feeling to come to overcome – I know that I have certainly felt it in the past and it took me several years to understand it and move forward from it. Though I think you are probably being harder on yourself than anyone else. Please be kind to yourself and I wish you all the best for your future global librarian ventures and even more so for your personal happiness.