You start to question yourself—your choices, your lifestyle, the way you raise your kids, the work you do, the car you drive, even the place you call home. Lately, that feeling has hit me harder than ever.
My husband and I spent two incredible years in Colorado—a place we fell in love with at first sight. We honeymooned there, vacationed there, and welcomed our second child in that beautiful state. But the reality of Colorado’s high cost of living was impossible to ignore. As a young family, we realized that staying there would make our goal of becoming debt-free almost unattainable. The Lord began to close doors, guiding us gently but firmly toward change. So, we returned to Missouri, where living costs were lower, family was nearby, and life could return to something familiar…or so we thought.
Before Colorado, life felt simple. We only had Canyon, who was nine months old, and I was balancing life as a stay-at-home mom with my wedding coordinating business on the side. Dan had a stable job, and we lived on 230 acres in a beautiful rental home. Life felt easy, normal, even predictable.
But back in Missouri, the questions began, and so did the raised eyebrows. “You live in what?” friends asked. “Surely you’ll find a house.” We had to clarify: “No, we chose RV life—RV life didn’t choose us.”
We made the decision to live full-time in our RV for several reasons. Our move back was sudden—just two weeks—and we already owned the camper. It was the most affordable option, aligned with our goal to become debt-free, and it was thrilling to try something entirely new. We sold almost everything we owned, consolidating our lives to what could fit in the RV plus six tubs of essentials: camping gear, hunting equipment, some decor, and cherished keepsakes. The act of downsizing was profoundly freeing.
You don’t realize how much “stuff” can weigh on you. Clothes that no longer fit, waiting for the day they might; dresses with sentimental meaning, now only memories; decor that lingers year after year, yet no longer sparks joy. Going through our belongings one by one lifted a tangible weight off our shoulders. The pressure of unfinished projects disappeared, and for the first time in a long time, we felt we could truly breathe.
One day, Dan asked me, “Do you think our friends feel sorry for us, or are they jealous?” I laughed and smiled, “Probably a little of both.” RV life is fun, unpredictable, and adventurous—it’s a path we love.
But adventure doesn’t come without challenges. It demands faith. There are days when we don’t know what the next step will be, what jobs we’ll hold, or where we’ll end up. Yet this journey, uncertain as it is, has become our favorite. Every day, we rely on God for our needs, for direction, and for peace amid uncertainty.
Recently, an unexpected opportunity arose: a friend offered us the chance to live in their guest house. We hadn’t sought it out—it fell into our laps. After prayer and reflection, we felt peace and decided to move forward. It would have been easy to question: “Why leave the RV after just four months?” “How long will we stay here?” But the beauty is, we don’t need all the answers. We only need to be obedient to the path we feel led to take.
If you’re at a crossroads, wondering whether to stay in your comfort zone or to take a bold leap, pause and listen. What brings you peace? Does it scare you? Does it require faith? If your heart nudges you forward, maybe that’s the sign to go.
Each stage of life brings its own questions and uncertainties. Doors may open, opportunities may seem perfect, yet peace may be absent. It can be hard to process, but trusting that God knows the bigger plan is crucial. You never know what blessings or adventures await just beyond your comfort zone.
So here we are—living in a friend’s guest house, driving a ’91 Toyota Camry, balancing work and parenthood, madly in love, with our kids keeping life colorful and chaotic. We don’t know if our path is “right” or “wrong,” but it feels right for us. Follow the peace you feel, take the adventurous path, and don’t be afraid to step out.
Daily, we’re living with less and experiencing more—and you know what? We absolutely love it.
