Tag: RV

COVID Thoughts: A Dream Deferred (?)

February 28, 2020, my husband officially retired from his job with the railroad. His best friend planned a luncheon followed by cake, heartfelt speeches, and well wishes at the office. I was invited as a surprise guest. It was a wonderful send-off.

We drove off into the afternoon sun, excited about what was to come. Hubby took a deep breath and chuckled as I rattled off a list of tasks to be tackled and checked-off before we embarked on our journey – our Freedom Run – on April 1.

Or, so we thought…

Making Tough Decisions

By Re-inVentingMrs

In How Did I Get Here?

The decision, in late 2017, to sell everything, move into a motorhome, and travel full-time was not an easy one for me…initially. Having grown up in an era where grandparents retired and hosted throngs of family members, children, and grandchildren and cooked up and served those delectable dishes that only Grandma knew how to make, I was all for maintaining a homestead, ready-made to be filled with treasured memories. There was only one problem. Our entire family – parents, children and grandchildren, siblings, cousins – were all scattered across the country. Sure, we had family and friends come stay with us from time to time, but we were mostly traveling to see them.