Why we Quit full time RV Life… All good things must come to an end!
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Thank you to everyone who has supported our journey❤️ Our job now is maximum service to God and those around us🙏
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@@brucestorey917 No... just the next season in the ongoing journey
Glad to see you two are still doing well. I am curious about John's older children. How are things in their lives and do they visit you guys ? Or is that not a proper subject ?
Thank you for sharing the ups and downs, and being brutally honest. Also thank you for sharing your story. What an accomplishment to be sober for so long, keep fighting the good fight “together.” I had a family member loose that fight while I was a kid. So understand that the fight is never over. You got this.
Cool.
Huge respect for two people who can share such raw information about their lives like this. Probably one of the most honest channels on YT.
Thank you John❤️
I know how hard sobriety can be, I had black outs nightly and lost everything except my job. My personal Manager picked me up from jail and drove me 4 hours to a VA hospital rehab in Pittsburg PA. He was My Guardian Angel he knew this was not who I was and by the grace of God tried to save me. I have been strait and sobor for more than 30 years now and getting close to retire. My Wife and I have been planning for a couple years now to sell our home and live the RV boondocking life. We aren't new to camping at all and love it. We are looking forward to our Journy and thanks to people like you, I feel confident our journey will be great. I am great at fixing things and have completely remodeled our home, increasing its value by more than 100 grand. I will install a solar system myself in the Class A that will make us 100% self-sufficient and never need to plug in. Thank you for sharing a small part of your life with us all. God Bless.
Your story is both heart breaking and heart warming at the same time. You two are amazing people and I will be meeting you soon for sure.
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I watch a lot of UA-cam and you guys are by far some of the most interesting and unique folks out there. Thanks for sharing your stories with us.
Thank you 😊
I don't have any interest in RV'ing full time but somehow I clicked on your channel a few years ago. The first video was the one where you guys were breaking down all the costs of RVing. Great job with these videos. I've been sober for just about 7 years and it was after 6 detoxes and two 30 day rehabs. God bless you two and your recovery.
My kind of Guy Kevin!!! 🤪
We are glad that you have found what God wants you to do at this point in your life. Change is good. You are still the RV ODD Couple. There are so many people out there that love living in a RV at a campground because of the community. There are so many different ways to RV. Your channel is going to transition right along with you. Keep up the great work and take care of those 🐔🐔 Have a wonderful week. Mary💕Fred
Thank you Mary & Fred ❤️❤️❤️
This video brought tears to my eyes. You are exactly where you two are supposed to be. Now is the time to hunker down and get through what we are about to experience. The high diesel fuel prices, food shortages, and this crappy government make it important to have some place to call home.
Thank you for your support Carolyn 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏 Grateful to have you along for the adventure
Your level of faith and praying together inspires me. You allowed the Lord to lead you and strengthen you in your journey not only with each other but in your travel.
Amen 🙏❤️
Love you guys! We were set to go full time but saw the shortages(tires, plastics, metal, chips, diesel, def, etc) plus long wait times for repairs and insane price increases on fuel, etc JUST IN TIME. We bought a little country home on a little bit of land. Eventually I'd love a class B for trips. We're really enjoying our new life.
Hello J & M. Im not often moved. I’m very moved by your video. You are both so honest and courageous. Your inspirational. At some point I hope to have the privilege of meeting your family,
We’d love to give you a hug Gary 🙏❤️
Your testimonies so touched my heart! Our church has a meeting called “Celebrate Recovery”. Alcohol had been an on and off problem for me. I’m 71 and thanking God it’s lost its appeal. My hubby and I have an RV that has become a nightmare. $30,000 in repairs the past 9 years. We moved from CA to SW Missouri 9 years ago. The weather and humidity wrecks havoc on our RV. 2005 Itasca Sunova Class A 34’ RV with 3 slides. The floor plan is awesome. We’ve had her 19 years. At 71 years old, and the weather here, it’s getting to be not worth having it. Money pit. It’s on its 3rd roof. Winnebago originally had a poor design for the roof. Held on by “clips”! The winds in the mid west tore the roof off to the point where the bathroom ceiling fan was hanging over the side of the RV! Thank you for sharing! Jesus is Lord!
What's crazy is I have no interest in the RV life for myself, yet I have watched and loved you guys for quite a while now. Though I find the content interesting, I keep coming back because of the 3 of you. I also feel a bit of fellowship by watching. With that said, whether you are in an RV or not, I'll be watching. I imagine many others here feel the same way.
About 35% of the RV Odd Squad doesn’t RV. We will have rental RV’s and hope you can come visit. Thank you for your support ❤️❤️❤️
I agree Kim. I too have been an Armchair Rver
@@RVOddCouple what are you planning as far as renting RVs?
My grandson has Autism Spectrum Disorder. You discussing your daughter brought tears to my eyes but they are tears of JOY......thank you and God Bless.
I absolutely love you guys....you are both so real, so honest and so raw which is sooo rare today!!! I am not an rv'r but watch and learn from you guys often!!!
We're in our 70's, retired, and likely won't try the RV lifestyle, but your message is strong and powerful. Consider me subscribed!
Smart! We are 71 and enjoyed our class A rv for 10 years when we lived in CA. CA you can pretty much use your rv year round. 9 years ago we moved to southwest Missouri and that was pretty much the near end of rv’ing. $30,000 In repairs. Plus you can only use them MAYBE 6 months out of the year. A lot of upkeep and about $1,000 a year for insurance.
You guys are doing the right thing! This year we have had to cut back on many of our travel plans because of the current situation in our country (trying to find a safe way to word this). I have an idea for Thunder Canyon, are you guys planting a veggie garden of any kind? You could make it like a community camping garden. Whoever camps there can help take care of it and also eat from it. Many communities are actually considering doing that this year because of what is going on. You could do the same thing. Pick things easy to grow there and that don't require tons of extra work. And grow lots of that. Any food will probably come in handy as things progress this summer. Stay safe! We are praying for you guys!!!!!
This is a great idea Cheri and yes we are doing it ❤️ Thank you for the Prayers and God Bless you as well 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
I stumbled upon your videos this week...I am disappointed I wasn't with you during your journey, but I will certainly admire your past adventures.
You guys are awesome.
I despise that saying, “All good things must come to an end.” This is not true. All good things lead to better things.
We like like both 😀
Well said!
No they don't, that means when you're old it's the best time. Doesn't happen.
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to your purpose.
@@sammorris9609 Still waiting.
Thank you for your honesty. People are so hungry for that now. Our country has a deficit of it. You are a wonderful example of real people. We all have brokenness. Thank you for allowing God to use you guys for His good. I’m glad you guys have decided to stay put for a bit. You’re in my prayers.
Thank you Shell 🙏❤️
Love your thoughts!
I have watched your adventures for over 2 years, and I was not aware of your addiction until watching this. I am impressed with how well you have so far worked together to follow your dreams as well as how open you are. I was lucky that I didn’t catch the addiction my father had, but having witnessed what it did to him, I am so impressed with you two. God bless you and may you continue to succeed in your life going forward.
God bless you as well 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
It was a tough winter for me and I spent a lot of it bingeing your content. Thank you for sharing your voices; your strengths and your struggles. Let your Patriotism and love of God continue to shine. You are a blessing to more than you even realize. Love you guys.
We love you Amy and hope to meet you one day🙏❤️
Thanks for sharing your perspective. Good luck with your adventure. We are continuing our full time RV adventure, one day at a time.. We love it. Fear is a prison.
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You guys are my favorite RV`ers. You are brutally honest and tell things like they are. I have one question. Please don`t answer if you don`t want to. I never heard what business you guys had going. Peace to all! Cluck cluck.
General Contractor 😀
I want to come up and see you guys one day. I’m going through a hard time right now my wife has helped me so much been right by my side through this whole thing. I’ll tell you what happened. I had a a bad stomach ache couldn’t eat so my wife took me to the doctor they checked me out ran a scan on me and told me I had cancer stage 4 that I only had 2 years to live. We were lost didn’t know what to do we went to different Dr. To see what they say I finely talked to Stanford and told them I just needed a chance so they took over and put me on chemo 12 chemo treatments it was the hardest time in my life. Lost over a 100 pounds almost died ended up in the hospital then I started getting better the Dr that told me I only had 2 years to live changed his mine said I was doing good and the cancer was shrinking now I’m on a different chemo. Tuesday I talk to Stanford I just did a pet scan so Tuesday is a big day for me I find out if I get to have my surgery to take out what’s left of the cancer I have faith in god I have started praying before I go to bed me and my wife. So I’m hoping everything goes good and one day I can buy a RV and head up to see you guys love and respect for you guys
Hang in there and keep the Faith
Sending prayers
We are at Stanford too. Chemo just stsrted and and hoping to RV in between treatments. Need a chance to see the world in a safe environment. But its hard to pull the trigger and buy. So i watch a few Rv odd squads and hope one day to meet up. Thanks RV odd squad for always making this entertaining. Keep in your flow...we will follow.
Wishing you good health and a bright future.
Thank all you guys it’s been the hardest time of my life tomorrow is a big day I talk to Stanford to see if I get my operation I’m scared but I know I’m beating this god bless all of you hope to meet you guys one day
We love your vision and can not wait to come stay later this year. Keep doing God's work! We are so thankful to be a part of the RV Odd Squad.
Love having you with us Dan ❤️
This is why I continue to choose the RV Odd Squad. Y'all are real, transparent, whether in service to God or toward others.
The Lord takes us through seasons (Ecc 3), with His purpose for us, in His wisdom and plan. The more we let go of our plans and simply say; "God, what would you have us do?", the more we grow, that is, our heart longing more for what He wants for us rather than what we want for ourselves. This is where y'all are at & it shows.
Grateful to have you with us David❤️ God Bless you as well 🙏
Your honesty and integrity are an inspiration to me. Your story will hopefully inspire others who struggle with life’s challenges!
Thank you Tom🙏❤️
Well, you guys used the magic word. The most ridiculous, false, bull crap word. You used indoctrinated. I've never said a negative word on this channel. Freedom of speech is alive and well but no God preaches freedom to teach hate. Speak as you wish, but I am exercising my lesbian finger to unsubscribe. Please continue with your indoctrinating compound. Peace out.
Thanks for your stories about your recovery, guys, it's great to hear your achievements. I'm an addictions nurse based in a detox unit in Liverpool, England. I've heard your story so many times over the last ten years, unfortunately, I haven't heard many successful recoveries in that time. 😔
I'm new to your channel, I love your frankness and honesty. I've got a Ford campervan and love to watch your adventures.
Oddly enough - My wife and I started watching you after we started RV. But we went the opposite way. We sold an epic home to buy the smallest RV you can think of (Total Cost $3200). It was a challenge because we did not have to go backwards. The challenge was to live in it for one year and then buy bigger (or a home). Three years later - we bought a bigger RV, a home in another State, land in a different state, and are currently parked at our daughter's (Her and her husband are building an RV Park). I LOVE IT. We have been watching you (until you guys gave up the RV) for information about what to do. It has been fun.
Great story Thomas! You seem a lot like us❤️
@Hello handsome how are you doing?
You two have got it together. Love your enthusiasm. Keep being you and doing what is best for your family. Nothing wrong with a home base in these very uncertain times. God is so great and giving him the glory is aways the right thing to do. Keep on being you.
All the Glory🙏 Thank you Linda❤️
We sold our RV and have come off the road. Even though we weren't full time I am very glad ,given these times we did. Still stay on youtube ,and let us know the progress of Thunder Canyon. If you build cabins I would like to bring my wife and I to visit.
We’d love to have y’all Wayne 🙏❤️
Thanks for sharing your story. I have much respect for your lady for weathering the storm.
Your story is uplifting. Marriage is work and relationships go through good times and bad. Unfortunately many people married when they shouldn't have and the foundation of love isn't there to get them through the bad times, hence the evergrowing divorce rate. I've been married almost 31 years, but it's been work, is still work. Your story will help people, especially those with addictions or who are in recovery. Thanks for sharing and God Bless on whatever you do in the future. I lost a sister to alcoholism, and the family found out way too late because of all the lies and fake illnesses she made up to hide the alcoholism. Reach out to loved ones if you find yourself drinking round the clock because it leads to death. She was way too young to die. Truth.
God Bless you as well 🙏❤️
Thank God you are not quitting the channel. I love watching your videos, they bring me hope, hope that we will be able to travel with our grandson/son who is in the spectrum, (we adopted him he brings so much joy and love and challenges).
God bless you Jeanette. We currently have another grandmother who has her grandson on the spectrum her at Thunder Canyon Camp Gratitude. we’ve had so much fun with them.
Hope you can make it here one day
You should start a series on you tube about thunder canyon campground, where you film your daily life as hosts and film interesting people who are traveling etc etc. I’d watch it. 30 min show season1. Best of luck on your new adventures. You guys have a lot of great inspirational advice, keep sharing. Thanks
Interesting idea 😀👍
First! 😎🤓 I really admire you both. Very happy happy for you guys! What a blessing! 🥰
We are so happy for you guys & are proud RV Odd Squad members. We agree that with these times, it is best to have a home base to fall back on. We already knew that it was especially important for us with the wheelchair, etc. Then Derec broke his leg in February & couldn't be on the road, at the same time gas prices skyrocketed here in CA. We feel we have the best of both worlds, as we can get in the van for the next adventure but have a landing place. Thanks for creating a place where traditional values are center. Can't wait to visit in the future ❤
Go slow….really looking forward to seeing you
We love that you share your sobriety story and most of all your faith. Keep praying and trusting God. 🙏🏻❤️
I have cried and laughed with you all throughout these years and I love it. We have been RVing for 5 years and we love it. My husband and and I were talking about the time you guys drove on the beach and it cost you a fortune. 😂 and many more other videos. Love you guys. Many blessings your way. ❤
Thank you Sunny❤️❤️❤️
I am so glad that Sage is better. I was worried and scared and didn’t know what I would do or what services were available for her. It is such good news.
Wishing you much success in all of your efforts.
Love this video and the honesty that you touched on. So glad that the channel will REMAIN!!! Love you guys!!
We were just talking about you 2❤️🙏
Any chance you can come for the first week of July ?🙏🙏🙏
You do what is best for you and your family. I am not starting yet to RV , because of the things you feel, or what I think you feel. I believe we are both of the like minded people. So I will hopefully see you in the future. I want to study a little more and make sure I have all the things I need to make my life RV ING. God bless.
Thanks for being open. I'd have to say both of you are entrepreneurs and if you don't have several irons in the fire at the same time, life would be boring for you. I don't think Thunder Canyon will be your last adventure. Entrepreneurship is a gift that allows some fortunate people the ability to accomplish the impossible. Is it a curse? Certainly at the beginning of an adventure and there can be plenty of stomach churning and sleepless nights. The "curse" can be very rewarding! Wishing both of you continued great success.
Thank you Robert
You two… the honesty and transparency make this so refreshing to watch and identify with on many many levels. Thanks for that truly…we will drop in to TC one day and give some big hugs. Much love and blessings.
Loved this video!!! You're honesty about your selves and about Rving. I would love to visit thunder canyon someday for a few days. Take care
Hope you can come one day Karen❤️
I have to compliment both of you for your wisdom and faith. The wisdom to see past your own selfish wants and the faith to follow thru on your wisdom. God is with you. God bless both of you.
I've followed you guys from the beginning but it was nice to hear the whole story.. best wishes for this next season of life..thank you for sharing
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You guys have a LOT of support from us, we have a LOT of respect for you, you have shared an amazing amount of info & we are great full for that! Not many people put it all out there to see, but you guys have been truth full from day 1, & we appreciate it! We will continue to watch as you transition, thanks for inspiring us, be safe, Rock On & God Bless!!!
We still listen to your music Dave❤️ Hope you can come sing here at TCCG
I'd be interested to know which videos/channels inspired you the most early on. Congratulations guys!!! I'm glad you found your way.
You guys are so great together, and so real. It's a blessing to see such love, respect and compatibility with each other. I hope to visit your site one day in the near future! Jim in FL
I have to admit I was worried about John after last weeks video... Ramped up the prayers!! I pray for you three... each and every day. Also praying that I will be able to visit one day!! You are doing a great job... give yourselves a lot of credit... if only just for listening to God in addition to doing all things right.
Hopefully last week was the bottom of exhaustion🤪
John and Mercedes, you are such a blessing. Your videos are so informative and inspirational, not to mention funny. Sharing such a personal journey is not easy and takes a lot of courage. But I know they are helping so many, including myself. I am just starting my journey of RVing full time. This is my first RV and Instead of buying the most expensive RV I could afford, I went with the one that I could comfortably live in by myself and enjoy the ride. I'm sure I will upgrade in the future. But for now, I'm going to take it slow...
I'm a public-school teacher. Kids are not getting an education, either skill wise or morally. It's a sad place and 80% of parents don't really care. They aren't engaged and they constantly complain when you try to correct their child for not having manners, etc. They just want little Johnny to have an easy path through school and to be allowed to run free without learning boundaries. I have 3 years left to retirement. I hope I make it without choking some moron administrator. The administrators are taking "wokeness" to crazy levels. You are doing the right thing for your child. We will live in a much less prosperous country in the next 10-20 years (whenever we go broke from printing money we don't have). China, all of Asia and much of Europe are actually educating their kids and ours are being left in a position where they won't have the skills to compete in the world economy. Most kids in our nation learn to read decently well, but they have horrible communication skills (written and verbal) and math skill. It's so sad that our leaders don't have the courage to speak up instead of just pandering for votes. America is not the greatest country on earth anymore (as a whole). Our people are mostly spoiled, self-absorbed and feel entitled; our leaders are either too stupid to know it or lack the courage to speak to the problems we have. 20% of Americans are still the best people on earth, but we are on a sinking ship. God Bless You all. Educate your child so she will have the skills to survive and prosper.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and thoughts here Bob❤️ I would love to sit around a fire with you!!! It’s disgusting what are leaders (both sides) have done to this once great country. Keep the Faith!
Sad but 100% truth.
Thank you for being a good teacher.
Absolutely 1000% true and accurate prediction of what will be coming down the road for this nation and its citizens. We can hardly compete in today's marketplace and can only imagine what will happen when this crop of kids get to be middle age and they don't have the skills to be competing internationally!!! They're not all going to be reality TV stars, social media influencers, UA-cam stars etc!!!! The companies in this country will collapse from lack of skilled workers at all levels and this will make those companies fail in the marketplace!!!
Truth and that's why I pulled my kids out and homeschooled.
I am so inspired by you two. You have saved each other. My husband died, in part, because he could not recover from alcoholism. It has been 16 years next month since Ken died.
Thank you so much. My adventure awaits.
Much love your way Regina 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
When my other tasks are done, I will follow your adventure path. Thank you so much.
Loved the video and you guys honestly. Life is a journey, full of bumps, full of highs, full of lows, full of opportunities for us all to make it a life worth living. God bless you all.
God Bless you as well Pat❤️❤️❤️ We miss you and Katrina horrible
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I agree with you. But sometimes these guys give me TMI just like my next door neighbors sometime do.
Love you guys, great that you are changing your direction, change is good. Bless you during this difficult time.
God Bless you Jerry 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Wow, as someone that celebrates 21 years clean and sober this September, this post really means a lot to me. We have loved and watched you guys for almost 3 years of your journey . Due to my continuing health issues we are putting up our RV for sale and moving back into the sticks and bricks. We will continue to be a part of the odd family and you three will always be in our prayer. God Bless
We had a felling Alan ❤️❤️❤️ God is good
Thank you so much for opening up and letting me get to know you both!
I'm impressed with what I have seen so far regarding Thunder Canyon Campground!
I totally get it. It cost us OVER $600 in fuel alone to go fom OKC to Austin for a weekend trip. More that 2X's the cost from two years ago. Yes, we are indeed facing troubled times. I'm not sure when we can afford another trip like that. If we go anywhere, it will be within a 200 mile radius based on fuel cost. God bless. Can't wait to hear from y'all again
Ouch! God Bless you as well Ron 🙏
After watching this video I'd say you have the perfect name for your channel. Dont change it. Just add a tag line.
'The RV Odd Couple .... Doing Things Differently!' Everything fits into the title perfectly.
Thank you Sue❤️❤️❤️
Keep coming back, it works if you work it! what a story
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And you're worth it.
I'm in the "club" as well, stopped drinking in 1988! Great video guys!
Love to meet yall
Outstanding and inspirational couple. Love you guys. My plan was to be a part of the thunder canyon family this year, but life deals different cards some times. Back on track soon and will make it happen later this year. Bless your family and all who are close to you.
Bless you as well ❤️🙏
Me too, gotta trust that I’ll get there eventually also
@@cathysupp9493 Hello
@@RVOddCouple Hello
Wonderful video. I have been following you guys since you started. I love your transparency and honestly. It is not easy to be brutally honest with yourself and your wife when you are struggling. God bless you guys from an expatriate living in with his Thai wife in Thailand.
God bless you as well 🙏❤️
Smart choice. So many advantages to living outside the US. I have been over 1o years out and live in Costa Rica with my Costa Rican University Professor wife.
I started watching you at 3,000 subscribers. You guys when from 100 % awkward in from of the camera to dominate the camera and you tube like pros. Congratulations.
Thank you Rafa❤️
Keep living and learning. Best to you and Thunder Canyon.
as someone who has a physical disability the rv life is not something I can do.
I have watched you for almost 2 years as you have progressed in this journey.
May God bless you in the coming years, may your daughter grow and overcome the challenges before her. My own daughter has been diagnosed with Aspergers, a form of autism. She has many troubles, but with guidance and counseling she is succeeding in life.
A trip to Thunder Canyon is high on the bucket list for me.
And as someone who has an addictive personality be mindful that this new challenge doesn't become an addiction. Take time away and keep yourself healthy first, then the business will find the proper place in life.
God Bless you as well Keith🙏❤️ We’d love to meet y’all
@HELLO HANDSOME HOW ARE YOU DOING?
Such an incredible, helpful and insightful video. This should be seen by everyone who is NOT buying what government is selling these days. Well done!!!
Can you do a video, where you have campfire chats with the guest about their RV adventures.
Great idea William 👍
You are so real! I can't wait to be on the road and able to be more involved! I've learned so much from you.
We love helping Tina🙏❤️
Good luck with the chickens that’s a good idea showing people how to RV that be an awesome idea how to fix your own RV how to do things when you’re in a tight pinch God bless us stay safe
Keep moving forward with faith! He'll take care of you!
Amen 🙏❤️
Dax and I love Thunder Canyon! Everyone has been very friendly and helpful. We really look forward to camping here again.
We would love to meet your chickens!
We love having you Nana❤️ Come on by and meet them.
Love your transparency ❤️. Wishing you all the best.
I've said it before and I'll say it again! You both are such an inspiration! This video is the exact reason why you have such a Huge following! Your honesty, integrity and pure transparency oozes from every fiber of your being! And it's refreshing to see and hear! You have earned a "life long" follower in "me" and I'm sure many others agree! I hope one day to get to Thunder Canyon and meet in person! Until that day, keep up the amazing work! God Bless 😊
Looking forward to meeting you ❤️🙏
You two are outstanding and an inseparable team. Your story is something that should be preached to others. Whether alcohol, restoring car obsession or collecting cloths. All can be harmful and wreck yourself if you don't know when to say when. God can bring you through any dark time in your life. People follow you guys because you are real and are both genuine. The wife and I were planning to visit Thunder Canyon later this year but the current times and society uncertainties have grounded us too for the moment.
Y’all are so awesome, we can’t wait to meet you July 4th!!!
Looking forward to meeting you as well Cecilia! We’re going to have so much fun❤️❤️❤️
WOW! You guys thank you so much for sharing this. I admire your candor and honest. I'm so very happy you stuck it out and survived it together. YES!!!
I can highly relate to John. I think hard times are coming too! Educational needs of Sage are critical!!!! You both are cool!!!! No public school for her.
No way will my little Girl be indoctrinated.
I have so much respect and love for you guys❤ I had to hold back tears a few times, I'll admit. Life is hard and we make it harder than it needs to be sometimes. Listening to our hearts and God, we open ourselves to a whole new world. Thank you for sharing your story with us all! We are blessed to have you both in this space and time. May God bless and keep you safe🙏❤
I'm impressed with you both! The world needs to hear true struggles with honesty and in love. I admire your courage, openness & willingness to admit mistakes.
Thank you Andrea🙏❤️
Happy that you are opening a new chapter. Simply put you all are GOOD people. God Bless
God bless you as well Sue🙏❤️
I feel ya, BroMan. I quit a little over a year ago and I, like you, can't drink just one. "Quitting drinking is easy. I've done it a thousand times." 😎
Our 29 chickens are my hubby’s hobby! I love their antics, but he has the talent!
Abeka is good, I have a ton of homeschool supplies (for 22 years I taught at home for all 4 kids) that I will bring down in July👍
Can’t wait to meet y’all 🙏❤️🇺🇸
53 seconds in…..
I’m gonna say “I knew it” 👍
And here’s why…….
In an earlier video y’all told about how the RV experience kinda forced you to work together through any frustration or anger toward each other for a common and necessary goal, even though it was usually as banal as backing in, hooking up or driving away
I had a rush of insight at the time and just felt that you would “master” the physical & emotional lessons of RVing apply them to life, and move toward more challenges
Obvs getting Thunder Canyon to this phase was in itself a huge directional change
You both continuing to move forward together, stronger & into new challenges-
My guess is that searching for more lands-looking at possible partners, administration and mostly a growing child will form where you go & what you do
The Lord (and the Odd Squad) will be with you
22:57 🥹🥲☺️*Lords Prayer
32:01 sit tight in place 👍 & the place you happen to be?
Ider Al. seems to be a community that would reach out to help one another embracing similar values.
35:20 a SuperC? I want to show you the merits of VAN travel
Tiny? Yes but the gas mileage can’t be beat
And also with you 🙏❤️
I have always loved your honesty and realness. I think it helped draw more people to you!
We totally agree. We have had to change plans because of these times. We keep asking God what we should do. Diesel is crazy and John is right these times are crazy and it will probably get worse. 100% agree with you guys.
Hang in there
Started watching you guys from the beginning. Inspired me to buy an RV, didn't go full time but enjoy the camping experience. So thanks for all the information along the way. Looking forward to camping in your RV park soon and getting to meet you.
We’d love to meet you and thank you for your support
John is such a volatile person, diving into his passion no holding back. Mercedes is his anchor because she’s a check & balance type. I hope you two continue to fall in love with each other and with life again and again. Your story is one for the books :)
Aw nicely said
Thank you so much for this Jen❤️❤️❤️ I’m the luckiest man on earth to have Mercedes.
True. John is volatile and obsessive. But that type of person tends to be extremely productive and they get the work done with no excuses.
I'd prefer _passionate_ to volatile. That aside, you're absolutely correct. Theirs is a truly inspiring story.
There's a *Wow!* and a *How?* in every relationship. John is definitely the *Wow!* And Mercedes is the best kind of *How?* Grounding. Supportive. Not critical or disrespectful (The relational fatal mistake too many make. See _Love & Respect_ for evidence of respect as man's greatest need.)
@@RVOddCouple Yes, you are!
John you and me are like minded two of a kind, my wife keeps reminding me God has provide and will continue and no argument I come up with works so all I can say is Your Right Dear...lol
Yes Dear 😀👍
Your journey has been incredible and you are such loving parents! Sage is such a gifted girl and the love and time you give her has had such an important impact that you will never know. Keep supporting your vision guys.... it is God's will and the chickens are appreciative! 💙
Love you and can’t wait for you to see Thunder Canyon Camp Gratitude Randi🙏❤️
We will absolutely support you. We're not full time, but we're not traveling far from home. Love y'all!
You two deserve to be happy. As more of your past is revealed, the honest and humble revelations give us a glimpse into that which connects all of us: you are human. Your struggles are our struggles. Recovering addicts sometimes work incredibly hard in order to keep the monster at bay. This might help explain why John is in constant motion.
8:50 "We started to heal as a couple" by watching RV YT videos. So just the concept of RVing helped save/preserve your marriage. Providence.
First time RV buyers can watch your videos and get educated on your blueprint for success in all phases. You did your job well. You did it together and should be proud.
I would suggest small trips. Take a week , go somewhere, take a chicken, hilarity ensues, get videos=)
Thank you for the Thoughtful comment😀 But for the Grace of God… 🙏🙏🙏
?😂 “Take a chicken.” 😂 funniest comment of all!
Thank you for your sharing your story, being vulnerable and showing your genuine self. My wife and I will support you by visiting Thunder Canyon as new RV owners. Cheers and best of luck with your new adventure.
I remember your you tube channel telling us why and where you lived and sold your home. Great story. I've never drank alcohol or done any illegal drugs and idid smoke tobacco up until 2002. Then I quit for good. My wife is the same way. We are soul mates. ❤️ you guys did great. Keep it going..my wife and I may actually rv one day soon. We put it off for now. Good luck
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You are amazing people! Thank you for your honesty and for sharing. I do hope to come to Thunder Canyon someday, but it is a long trek from Arizona. I look forward to this next chapter in your lives!
We’d love having you Edward 😀
Thank you for bearing your souls. It is an inspiration! Also, thank you for all your the efforts you both have put forth and the legacy you are leaving
Thank you Ken❤️❤️❤️
Kudos to you both for living your faith.May God continue to bless, protect, and grow your family. Love you both!