The sun is starting to hide behind the clouds and the strain of the day is starting to tell and the shine is drooping quietly. Blue and red streams fall through the sky in a myriad of colour and I pause for a moment, and consider that life is really not that bad.
This time last year we were in the exact same place but life was oh so different. BB was on the road to recovery, she was walking (post hip surgery) and he who helped create them was going back to work after being a full-time carer for a year. What we didn’t know was that Twin girl was already being eaten from the inside by diabetes and that BB faced more time holidaying with the NHS.
It is strange what a year can do.
But I am in one of my favourite places, I can hear the sea whispering that it will be alright in the end. I can sense the calm contentment that overwhelms me when I arrive at Trevella, in Crantock, in Cornwall.
Last year we came here because we were invited to review, this year we returned because we loved it.
Ten days in a tent (glamping) and so few family rows between us, it makes me think that this place may have a little magic in it.
We are in a tent, it is tardis like. Unlike other tents it has a TV, a fridge, storage and three incredible comfortable wooden framed beds, plus a futon for the boy. This is my style of camping.
Evenings have been glorious, the sun has high fived the moon as it has gone to bed. He who helped create them has led games of cricket under the stars, twin girl has formed lifelong friendships, twin boy has devoured books by moonlight.
Me?
I have drank rose and tea outside and loved every second of watching what I created.
We are at Trevella Park, homed in Crantock, a holiday park without the caraberet, the place where we come to relax.
It offers everything we need for a real family break, a pool, serenity, a beautiful beach, crabbing, and a super location to reach all the sights.
Last week was hell, knowing BB faces more tests, more uncertainty about her health leaves me feeling fragile and a tiny bit terrified. But this week has been a tonic, a time to drink up my family, enjoy the simple pleasures, live life for the reasons it was meant to be lived.
It has been a fantastic break.
I don’t know what the next twelve months hold, I know I will cope with all that is thrown at me. I also know that in 12 months time, Trevella will be waiting to heal me.
So great to know there is a place that provides respite from the daily stresses that life brings. I am sure you will cope too, but take care of yourself. Whilst we can tell ourselves and others that we just have to get on with things that come our way , the occasional foot stomping, ranting, and if needbe tears are o.k, infact I think they are essential for our survival ( along with alcohol and chocolate ) . I think you should re-name you blog Warrior Mum ! Sending huge hugs and energy xx
can we all go together next year please? we would love it and also welcome the respite from the nhs! heres hoping bb is sorted soon and we both get a bit of down time… Lets give the nhs to some other poor sods 🙂
Sending hugs and wishing you all well for the slightly scary times ahead but hoping it all turns out better than your fears. Maybe next year we can come and sit with you and celebrate the good times too (hope that makes sense, it’s been a long day!) x
Beautiful. You’re right, Trevella is a special place. And those safari tents are absolutely brilliant. xxx
I like the sound of the glamping. And I hope it has recharged you to face whatever the world has in store for you next.
That sounds heavenly – even the camping! xx
It was x
Am so excited to be going to Trevella, it sounds wonderful.
sadly I won’t be able to camp due to the time of year.
The next year will be fine. X
with me and molly?
It is brilliant that you have somewhere so brilliant to go, relax and to look forward to when the 12 months are up. It is amazing how much 12 months can change our lives – I myself am waiting to see what the next 12 months hold, and keep telling myself I will be in a much better place, having survived what I am going through at the moment.
I hope the same will be true for you and your family!