Today became a day of rest instead of chores. My body says stop, but the gratitude of being home and able to write is greater. Tomorrow a new motorhome trip awaits – to Wiggersvik in Kungshamn.
Sometimes the body decides for us. I had planned to clean the windows and do chores around the house, but after talking with my husband, I realized the wisest choice was rest.
I’m not seriously ill, but I feel weak, with a cough, a bit of fever, and broken nights filled with restless sleep. Still, I feel deeply grateful that my work is now here at home, where nobody suffers if I don’t manage to keep going. In my former job, I would probably have gone in anyway, pushing myself until I ended up in bed for days.
Now, gratitude is the word that stays with me. Gratitude for being able to sit here on the patio, writing in the middle of the day, with nothing more pressing than preparing dinner later.
A Simple Day of Rest
A glass of ice water – rest in its purest form.
I have decided that today will be a quiet day. A day for writing, resting, and drinking plenty of ice water. Our cat is lying beside me, enjoying the late summer calm.
The trees are starting to change as well. Yellow leaves are peeking out among the birches, and the forest in front of me has a new glow. Summer feels ready to fall asleep, while autumn slowly awakens with its brilliant colors. There is a little sadness that summer was so short, but also an eager expectation of autumn’s beauty.
How does autumn show itself where you live? Have the trees started changing colors yet?
Preparing for the Journey
Even with tiredness in my body, preparations need to be made. Tomorrow we leave with the motorhome, and today will be about packing. My husband will stop for groceries on his way home from work.
We have booked a spot at Kungshamn Wiggersvik. Maybe there will even be a little crayfish feast outside the motorhome tomorrow night. This might be our last trip to Kungshamn this year, even if it won’t be our last motorhome adventure overall. That is the beauty of motorhome life – you don’t need to plan everything in advance. You simply go where the road leads you.
Why Kungshamn Draws Us Back
I wanted one more weekend in Kungshamn. We’ve only been there once this summer, which feels too little. The village is charming, and the campsite fits us perfectly.
So it feels good to return once more – to spend a weekend by the sea, to pack clothes, food, and of course my laptop. My husband also brings his new camera, and I’m curious to see what he captures through the lens.
Sea, Rest, and Camping Life
It will be lovely to spend a weekend by the ocean. Perhaps I’ll draw, perhaps there will be some fishing if our little boy wants to. Or maybe, against my will, I’ll simply rest and recover.
Either way, I’ll do my best today to regain energy so that tomorrow I can enjoy our time at Wiggersvik.
Our Camping Pro
This summer has been full of motorhome weekends. During our last trip, we realized that our little boy has practically become an expert in camping life. He knows how everything works, how to set things up – he is a true pro now.
Who knows, maybe one day he’ll become a camper himself, with his own family and motorhome. Time will tell.
Reflection
Being sick is never pleasant. Yet when the body says stop, there is a quiet beauty in listening. Gratitude carries me through today – and tomorrow, the sea awaits me.
There is determination here, but also wisdom. I hold on to the joy of the journey, even as my body wants something else. The balance between rest and longing becomes my anchor.
Closing Words
Thank you for taking the time to read. Now I will rest a little longer, sip my ice water, and gather strength for our motorhome trip to Kungshamn Wiggersvik.
”Yesterday has already laid itself to rest in history. Tomorrow waits further ahead. But right now – this is where life happens.” – Carina Ikonen Nilsson
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