Why we put everything in storage and moved into a RV.

Perhaps, the title above sounds like your worst nightmare. Perhaps, it's a long forgotten dream of yours. Regardless, it's different.
It's not the "norm" lifestyle for young married couple in their 20's.
So why?
Why did we decide to squeeze our entire existence into a 23 footer?

Over the summer, Brad and I felt a big shift in our hearts to start doing the things we've said we were going to do. We didn't know where that would take us but we decided to allow ourselves to be lead by the Spirit.

We booked a trip to Costa Rica (knowing very little about the colorful country) and took the time to really talk to one another about what we wanted our lives to look like. All the while living in a tree house.. I know, it was awesome. Thank you. :x

If you would have asked me a few years ago what I wanted my life to look like, I would have said something like successful, financially blessed, and happy. There's nothing particularly wrong with those things, but my ideals and aspirations have changed over time. After we spent time talking, we found that we both deeply desired the same things.

• For one, we had both started feeling a big pull to reduce.

Reduce our schedule.
Reduce our belongings.
Reduce our stress.

• Secondly, live more intentionally.

Be intentional with time and commitments.
Be intentional in conversations.
Be intentional in our faith.
Be intentional with our relationships.

• Thirdly, we did not want to be tied down.

With that being said, we came home from our Costa Rican adventure, put everything in storage, and bought a RV.


I couldn't begin to tell you all the various reactions we've had to this. Sure, some have looked at us with judgement seeping through their beautiful eyes; but mostly, I don't think people know what to think of it.
Some think we're broke, some think we're crazy hippies, and some think we're just crazy.

The thing is, it's our lives. We don't need you to side with us, but graciously accept that we all take different paths for unique reasons.

We didn't want to get to be 60 years old and have a pretty bank account and a full bucket list. We aren't promised tomorrow, or the next hour for that matter.

Living in a RV has already taught us so many life lessons.
Like relative humidity and dew point.
Like how to play Tetris with groceries in a refrigerator.
Like maximizing your toilet paper squares.
Like what we really do and DO NOT need.
Like how washing dishes by hand will never be fun.
Like how being crammed with your love takes you to new heights of closeness.

If you ask us now what we want our lives to look like, we would tell you what it currently is.

Simple. Healthy. In love.

We're not really sure how long this chapter will last, but while it's here, we're embracing it with open arms and an open calendar.
 
With love, 
b&k