Hi, I'm new to the forum.

[The Wifey]

I had a great time camping! I got there, set up the tent and started a fire. Cooked hot dogs over the fire for dinner. Drank a lot of wine, read my book. Spent some time praying for strength and guidance. Took a lot of time to breathe and look at the beauty around me.

Saturday I grabbed an early shower then made camper's toast and eggs for breakfast. Nothing like cooking over an open campfire.

Hung around and read and relaxed through the heat of the day, then rented a paddleboat and went out in the middle of the lake. I had on the bikini and brought a book along.

Stopped for ice, wood and an icecream on the way back to the site. Made another campfire and used my sandwich maker that goes in the coals of the fire to make a pizza sandwich for dinner.

Only downside was there was a problem with the fishing reel so I couldn't fish. I didn't realize until I arrived and I couldn't figure it out.

I came home rested and calm. Told my husband about all the beauty around me and how it made me want to cry it affected me so much. He hadn't thought it was smart to camp alone. I told him I was surrounded by other people and safe, nobody bothered me. H then said he was happy for me.

I made the mistake, unfortunately, to tell him how much I missed him and how I couldn't wait to get home. He was only too happy to welcome me home but I started coming on a little strong and he was uncomfortable.

I see what didn't work. Tonight I will back off and just be there. All in all a great weekend that left me wanting to do more camping. It gave him space and time and me a much needed mental health break.