Camper Cottage

I went back and saw the video from 2 years go about the camper. You did an amazing job on fixing it up, it will be ok to just let it go and keep the little house part for a guest house. People today don’t understand when you come from hard times it’s not easy to turn you back and let it go so easily. My husband has a daughter who has an autistic son. He’s 23 now last summer was his first summer not in school. I BELIVE they have put him in adult daycare during the day while they work. Give yourself grace Kim, you are only human and we’re not built to take that much stress. I cared for both my parent and my mother in law alone! ( it’s not easy ) don’t ever feel guilty, your blessed and a God send to Levi. 🥰 I enjoyed the long video.

Thank you, Kim, for sharing your life, your projects, your joys and your struggles. You are an inspirational and STRONG woman. May you and Levi have a blessed weekend.

I work with 4 adult ladies with different developmental disabilities 14 hours a day four days a week I've have been for 15 years. MANY TIME I WENT OUTSIDE AND SPOKE THE LORD SAYING: PRAISE THE PARENTS OF ALL SPECIAL NEEDS THAT HAVE RAISED THEM TO ADULT HOOD. the parents raised the through the adolescent years. ❤LOVE YOU KIM! (Mom of an Autistic young man) ❤❤❤

The camper is adorable! You make everything so homie. Love to you and Levi!❤❤❤❤🐾🐾🐾. It gave you the recharge you so badly needed.🙏🙏🙏🙏

Good morning Kim, the camper is adorable, you certainly have a gift for building and fixing things. ❤️

Kim, your camper is darling. I love the living room and the bedrooms, especially the one you walk up the stairs! Blessings to you and yours.🎉❤

Love the camper! I can understand about you getting a lump in your throat because this was your escape space. Your safe place, calm & quiet & let you re- group your thoughts & feelings! ❤Love & Blessings to you all ❤❤

You did such a good job on that camper. You do amazing work on all your projects Kim. You're very talented.

The camper cottage is so cute. I so understand having to get a little break, I worked with special needs kids and on rough days I would remind myself that parents have it many more hours than I did. Some days are harder than others and you sometimes you just need to step back for a few minutes

My goodness that camper is a calm, cool and tranquil spot 🥰. When I saw the little steps up to the beautiful bed I immediately thought “What a great place for an afternoon nap!” I completely understand your reluctance to part with it 😢. Having cared for both parents with Dementia I understand the need for a bolt hole, the noise, never ending needs, relentless problems and devastating lows meant time out was the only thing that kept me sane after 7 years without a break! I think you’re right to give it to a good home where it will be cared and make the other rooms into your new bolt hole 😊

Kim, you worked hard on that camper and it was a haven for many people in your family so no wonder it is hard for you to let it go. It has also been a refuge for you when you have been so stressed out well while caring for Levi. I worked as a therapist. with autistic children for 20 years, and I know how difficult it is for parents to be with autistic children 24 seven year in year out without a break. They need respite and it is really available to them. That camper afforded you small mini breaks of just half an hour to take a moment to gather your thoughts and take a breath. It was your refuge place of peace in in times of turmoil and chaos. So of course it is hard to get rid of it. But times change and things go on and the future looks bright. So it’s time to let go and make room for the new and that is exciting. Take the future with both hands like you do with everything Kim. You are a force to be reckoned with an amazing woman, so strong and resourceful. Nothing can stand in your way when you put your mind to something and you can do anything you want so make plans and go forward and life will be great. I wish you well.❤❤❤🙌🏻

That would be such a blessing to give the camper to Ted. And then you still have the tiny house portion that is totally functional as your guest house.

So your camper bedroom curved window wall is where Tina got her idea for her camper bedroom curved wall decor= very nice. You did a great job on the camper and addition. It has served, housed & provided shelter for many ppl.

What a great she shed that camper would make! The outside could get some love & I see someone enjoying that in their back yard! Amazing! You’re so talented!❣️

Kim, the camper is adorable. At my age of 76 I can see myself totally in the camper enjoying me only time. Life gets stressful and I don't know how you accomplish everything you do and raise Levi at the same time. You have so many natural talents. Love and admire you tons. ❤❤

Kim,I applaud you 100%. The camper would be a great idea for someone who might be suffering from thd recent floods or income loss! It has been an awesome purpose in your life! Kim,you know when you have to take the time for yourself! God Bless!❤

Kim that camper is adorable ❤. I think you did a good job on it.

I can't imagine what its like to have a disabled child. I admire you for your strength. But i know there hard times to. God bless you Kim❤

thanks for showing us the camper. It is cute and I can understand your attachment and hesitation to part with it. No one knows what your life is like as a single mom to a grown child with autism. Others may be in what appears to be the "same" situation, but in reality, all situations are different, because people differ and their disabilities differ as well. You do an incredible job with Levi and you are a wonderful mom to him. That is an accomplishment in and of itself! May God bless you and Levi!

Aw, Kim. I kind of doubt you being able to sell the camper in that shape. But, it's adorable as part of your little cottage. I believe I'd pump up the tires, so it's level again. That way the fiberglass won't keep cracking. I bet if you putzed around and finished a few things, you'd love having it to go to again. I do understand needing a space of your own, to take a break. Maybe you could rent it out to someone who could be a companion to Levi a day or two a week, and then you wouldn't have to pay someone by the hour. I don't blame you for needing to keep it, at all! It's your safe space, and you shouldn't feel guilty for wanting to keep it. Not at all. And the thing is, you don't have to decide anything right now. Or on anyone's schedule but your own. Love, Maddy