Inspirational Stories

Well, it’s been over 24 hours since I arrived at my RV campsite beside the shores of Lake Superior. After 20 years of living in a home with all the creature comforts, adjusting to new ways of cooking, toileting, bathing, and keeping my RV home clean will be a (hopefully) welcome challenge for me. Gone will be the days of walking to the laundry room to wash clothes on a whim, or putting the soiled dishes into the dishwasher for it to work its magic. Even the simplest thing as

By this time in my life, my family knows me quite well. This new life plan came as no surprise to my family members, though concerns over my safety did arise. Everyone close to me knows how much I love to travel and how determined I am to attain my life goals. The decision to sell my beautiful home in one of the most ideal locations for raising children and visiting as an outdoor enthusiast wasn’t easy. What made it considerably easier was the tremendous amount of snow our a

Hummm…is this the life I want to live? Nature has always been a big part of my life…escaping to Corni beach was something I did as often as possible, between working full-time, raising children, and working on my house. Upon waking this morning after a fitful night of mosquito swatting, thoughts of staging my house, arranging flowers to make the gardens look beautiful, and sorting, packing, and moving boxes, quickly made me appreciative of my new surroundings. No more worries

Things I’ve learned so far in the short 29 hours I’ve lived this lifestyle have been extremely valuable. The mosquito hat with netting is my friend…along with essential oil bug repellent. Lily, my dog, has been such a patient and sweet companion. With mosquitoes buzzing around her head and biting her paws, she has found the challenge of catching them with her mouth very entertaining. Luckily, the mosquito repellent is non-toxic, so she is able to continue to show her gratitu