Why we live in a van?? (Our honest story)
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- čas přidán 19. 03. 2023
- A question we have had asked numerous times in our comment section is 'Why do you live in a van?' This week we answer and give you an honest account of our story.
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Great to see a couple sticking together. This is what real love and commitment means. Good for you.
Check us out! we just started the van life journey
So true...shame other people don't stick it out, it would make them stronger in the long run.
Well said!
I was a trucker in the USA, lived in the truck sleeper, I got so comfortable with that when I did get home I'd pull in the driveway and go to bed in the truck!
I am so sorry. I lost my mom in 2019 and I miss her so much. Life just isn't the same without our moms. Ame is blessed to have you both. ❤love from Texas
Thank you Sheree. It really is not the same. I am sorry that you have felt that immense loss too. Much love to you in Texas ❤️
Also lost my mom in 2019, indeed live is not at all the same again….
Thank you for your honest story, is inspiring…
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I lost my mother in 2020 during the pandemic, she caught the virus in her dialysis center. She was not doing well even before. Her death is eating me from inside. It has been unbearable.
I lost my mom 18 months ago, and I lost my best friend. I'm lonely and lost.
Thank you so much!
My wife and have reached tipping point. We realistically cannot afford to keep up the mortgage anymore l, plus we don’t really like where we live. Lack of money and working ourselves to the bone has also led to cracks in our relationship.
Watching Ame, you and others has pushed us to decide to sell up. Convert a van, see some of the world. Also try and find a plot of rural land as a base for off grid living.
Wish us luck! Might get to shake your hand on the road one day 👍🏼
The thing I like most about this video is how your marriage is flourishing despite so many challenges, it is so beautiful.
Thank you 😊
When I watched Ame's video building out her van, I knew she was the real deal. You raised an amazing human being.
Thank you Tyler 😀
I also felt that way grandmother of sex that follow your sweet Ame 💋☝️🌿🙏👣👣👣🌴 and now you🌴 Much aloha from 🌺🌴👣Kauai✌️💐 PS I have a converted van name sweet Sage it’s Leica I dream of Jeannie bottle with everything like you guys. So much fun going to kids games and husband’s senior citizen games fun fun fun in the van it’s white too💃🕺💋🙏🇺🇸
Six😂
What a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing
Thanks, guys, for being raw/human and honest xx
So relatable but also inspirational.
Wishing all 3 of you nothing happiness. Chucking good vibes your way ✨️
Thank you so much Nick. Your comment is much appreciated ❤️
@midlifevanlife welcome 🙏 ❤️
My mother saw my father killed in an accident, developed dementia, and then had a massive stroke… which took her life. I am glad that you were able to spend that time with her, as I did with my mother, and those memories (and the knowledge that you did all that you could for her) are priceless. God bless you two as you navigate this time of life. We never know where life will take us, but I am grateful for my faith in God’s plan in the big picture. Thank you for sharing your story. Blessings to you both! 😊❤
I'm coming up 68yr and still dream of doing a van to live in , me and the Mrs did a van camper an ldv 400 ex post office walk thru van and did the Europe tour 20odd yrs ago and the memories are still strong and that feeling of freedom has never left us
I hope Charlotte feels closer to her mum now that you all are living in France, and it helps you all through the healing process; you're such a lovely family. The learning process you've undergone during the past 18 months really puts you at an advantage over those of us who haven't ever done van life - even if you later decide to move back into a regular house, you'll never need to worry about being homeless or getting stuck in one place paying high rents, because with your van you will always have a place to live, and the skills to live well! ❤
Thank you Ada. We really have learnt a lot and we appreciate what we do have everyday ❤️
Everyone out there, use every chance to spend time with your parents. Your time with them is not unlimited and no matter how much time you spend with them, once they're gone you'll regret not spending more time with them regardless. But they'll have you around till the end and that's what matters. ^^
Obviously there are exceptions where connecting with one's parents is just not possible anymore due to personal circumstances, but if you're in good standing with your family, use it to be with them a lot. ❤
Thanks for sharing your lives. It is so refreshing to find a channel that is authentic. It’s great you have each other.
Thank you Julia. We do leave ourselves open to criticism by doing this but we hope that it helps people to recognise that they are not the only ones with that experience of not living up to societies expectations 😀
Thanks for sharing and being brutally honest, when you didn't need to be. More power to you all.
Hard times makes people stronger, more genuine and lovable. Merçi d'avoir partagé.
Very true ❤️
Much love to U2... I lost my mom in 2017.. then I lost my partner in 2022 of 21 years...ugh!!.. U2 & Ame have given me a different choice in Life... it's called "Freedom"... living the Van Life. Instead of being alone and living in a box. thank you. GodblessU... sorry for everyone's troubles..hard times. You guys❤ & Ame❤ put a smile on my face. Your family is beautiful...thank you for sharing your Life with us all. Your a blessing to us...AME too. I see Ame in u mum..much love. GodblessU2...thanks again.. Bruce...
Thank you Bruce. We are so sorry to hear of your undoubtedly great losses. Freedom is everything and we wish you nothing but happiness on your journey ❤️
When life hands you lemons - make churros :) You are all inspirations. Sorry for your loss, Charlotte.
Could have used that for marketing our business😂 Thank you Carolyn❤️
❤🎉A beautiful life in France can be lived in a house or van, whatever! Just enjoy...🎉
FREEDOM. YES!❤
Strange coincidences in life - I am a Brit with a French wife and I know the towns you visit in the Cote d'Azur really well. Like Charlotte, my dad had a huge stroke in 2013 and survived only for 3 months in hospital. I own a structural engineering consultancy in the UK and somehow managed to get through the 2008 crash, the pandemic and now with the changing economy. I pretty much have had enough. I am contemplating selling the business, our house and buying a place in Cavaliere (next to Le Lavandou). Perhaps our paths may cross one day!
Thank you John. I am sorry to hear that you had to go through such a hard time with your dad. We know Cavalaire and have spent time there. If you have the opportunity, go for it. I know that we are consistently reminded how expensive old age is and that we have to save the maximum amount and even that won’t be enough. We absolutely have to be prepared but it cannot be at the expense of everything else. Whatever you decide will be right for you and your situation. Wishing you well for the future and thank you ❤️
Must have took a lot to sit and say all that your two very strong people who hold each other together you’ve obviously got a very string bond I love that keep doing what you both love doing live your lives wish you all the best
We try and muddle along! Thank you for watching😀
Respect to you both showing your vulnerabilities ❤ You both come across as genuinely nice people! So sorry to hear about what you all wrnt through with your mom/mom in law/ grandma 😢 I'm sure she's proud of you all following your dreams 👏👏👏❤🙏🙏🕯🕯🕯🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Thank you Susan. I hope that she really is proud. We hope that sharing our story helps others to see that there are so many different ways to try and improve things but this only happens with true support and with that we are very grateful❤️
@@midlifevanlife you are all very inspiring ❤🍀🍀🍀
We adore you and Ame. No matter why, we enjoy what you all do. Stay safe on your journey in France and everywhere else you choose to go. 🙏 ❤❤❤
Thank you ❤️😀
Jim from Ohio 🇺🇸
Thanks for your personal disclosure.
I dropped what I was doing in the aviation industry to take care of my mother. It was going quite well until she had a massive stroke. It was a big one and she went very quickly. That was about 6 years ago. Wow that time went by quick!
We were very close and no one is ever ready for such a thing. Four months later, to the day, my service dog died of a heart attack, right in my arms.
Hearing your story brought back a lot of these thoughts that I haven’t focused on for some time now…
anyways, I wrote you a few days ago telling you guys about my ambition to do the USA in a van and live aboard boat.
So… we shall see how all of this works out in the future. Tell Ame I said “HI”
Thanks again,
Stay safe…
Thank you for sharing that. We are sorry for your losses too❤
Hopefully you will get to your boat dreams soon and we will say hi to Ame 😊
@@midlifevanlife
Thank you so much 👋🏼
67 here/Seattle, WA./USA. I started watching your daughter on her own van build; she was one of about 15-20 I was taking "notes" on- progress, design, features, considerations....and Ame did great! I can relate to your life story, hardships, and rising again....and that's all that matters. I'm glad the three of you keep a close orbit and get to enjoy things together. Because my parents NEVER went skiing w/ me! The only decisions I've made is: I must have 4x4; Not AWD, but true 4x4. And insulate the crap out of it!
Thank you Tommy. You are absolutely right… insulate and then insulate some more 😂
I hope you are making progress in your project👍
That’s so sad about Charlottes mum , my deepest condolences.
Things have really turned around in your life now . I would love to be able to do what you two are doing . Keep living the dream, thanks for sharing with us and being honest . Much love to you all xx❤❤❤
Thank you Chrissy. I hope that you get to experience this one day ❤️
Dear Charlotte, I’m so so sorry about the loss of your mother, exactly the same thing happened to my mother in 2013 .. One year later I bought a boat with the small amount of money that she left me. I live in Brighton Marina ..it’s just little old Moi and my short legged Romanian rescue dog ..Kita .. I wish I could send you a photograph. You would love her to pieces .. anyway I’m so pleased do you have a CZcams channel I’m sure Ame .. nudged you into it ..she is wise ..:. I’m pretty sure she got a wiseness from her mother. 😂
Thank you Mike. We do hope that you are living a great life in your boat, along with your dog❤
❤ love and appreciation to you all. stay safe and well and look after each other❤
Thank you john ❤️
Respect to you both,such candid honesty
Many people would not have told that story. Well done.
People need to know that there are other ways to create a more pleasant life and that there is no shame in failure, only in not trying 😊
Charlotte is one tough woman! I see a lot of that toughness in ame. I enjoy every thing about you guys and hope nabe some day I’ll see you in San Diego and meet you in person! Hope all is well and hope all goes well.
P.S. save a churros for me😄
You never know, we may make it over the pond one day! Churros really don’t taste that good after about 6 hours- always best eaten warm😂
Charlotte, I’m so sorry about your mum! I lost mine in 2017 and it’s still very difficult. I’m so glad y’all were able to achieve your goals of van life! I’m so happy I found Ame… she makes every Friday a day I look forward to. Because I found her I found y’all too😃. Prayers for your safety and I love your videos. I love that you are real and honest! Love to you both and Ame❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
Thank you Tammy ❤️
@@midlifevanlife you’re so very welcome 🌷
Really refreshing to hear open and honest chats
Life's so cruel @ tha' end/our passing, It's Relief ""Sum Wat "" now start of being in yr past ❤ Jus' recently Nov 22 LOST! My best friend @ father to Dementia @ Again wish there were a much better way of passing frm this life! So hard to find tha' care @ understanding wat only yourself can give to @ Loved-One❤ ""Anyhows "" more pleasant things, So So very much enjoy watching yours @ Ame's video's, Gives us whom r not as brave as your ( most entertaining ) Selves @n outlet to live through. THANKYOU ❤ Luv frm Surrey 🇬🇧👋
So sorry for your loss ❤
We are all brave so long as we are honest and try to live the best way we can. Thank you
Thank you both for sharing your story. Real people, real love.
The hurt you and Ame all carry around has been obvious from just watching your videos....and the references you have always mentioned to Charlotte's mum. I wish nothing but the best for all three of you. I feel like I'm living the van life for 20 mins a week with you lot.. but without the hassle...😂❤
Haha😂 glad to be of service!❤️
YOU ARE SURVIVORS!!! YOU ARE BLESSED!!!!
Linda, thank you so much ❤
Theres nothing wrong with living in a van ,doesnt make you less of human beings, shows you strong charicters you could have folded ,i know ame loved your mum and it effected her bad , and you try and quantify life why bad things happen ,i dont know .we just have to live our lives as though they are with us..Rob being strong 💪 even us men get emotional,youve both got a lot to be proud of, and do what you love in life, and not what people expect of you, love and respect rob and charlotte , also top parents ame wouldnt be ame if it wasnt for your sacrifice love and support 💚💐✌
Thank you so much Roy. It is lovely of you to say❤
I've been following Amee for well over a year now and her vids had occasionally included meet ups with you which (I won't lie), did intrigue me. Today was the first time I watched one of one of your own vlogs - this one.
Going on all your major crisis', you both have my utmost respect by finding the strength to stick it out and stay together and more importantly, the fact you were grieving yourself you also got Amee through her own testing time, the death of her nanny and her A levels.
You're bloody awesome parents and Amee is a fine product of what you both stand for and what a fantastic close family unit you are.
Your honesty and humble reflections of lifes decisions are quite sobering and indeed inspirational. You've got a new fan as I've just subbed.
Thank you Rossi. Your comment has humbled us. We really appreciate that you understand why we made the video and we hope that you continue to enjoy our future videos ❤️
@@midlifevanlife as they say 'it's not about the big punches you take, it's how you get uo from them' that defines one! You're all still standing tall. Truly amazing 👏 . I've just bought my first camper after 5 years of planning and are planning to go to France with my son in his groovy self-made camper for the rugby World Cup next year.
If I meet you on the way it would be a pleasure to buy you both a drink 🍸
We too lived in France for many years. Bought a small house rebuilt it. But sold up in UK and France and are now back on the road.
Love France, I have an Irish passport so can stay work in France for as long as we want. We are off to Spain and Portugal for 6 months in October.
We have full-time insurance, expensive but takes any worry out of claiming if needed. We don't need hookup as we are fully dilated and battery covered.
Love the life even now at 71 and 67 years of age.
I lost my dad @ 6mo old my mother never remarried I lost her when I was 22 it was horrible she was all I ever knew… I feel your pain I’ll be praying things get better… you two raised a amazing young lady her channel always cheers me up.. she was definitely born in the wrong decade though her spirit is late 60s early 70s… god bless you three thanks for your honesty 🙏❤️🙏
Tony, we are sorry that you had to suffer losses at such a young age. We do hope that life is better for you now.
Yes, we agree that Ame should have been born in a different time ❤
Definitely I have two beautiful daughters ❤️❤️ and two wonderful grandchildren that I love with all my heart… I work a lot 21 turn keeps me very busy .. we all develop strength of character from our hardships and losses and come out stronger in the end 🙏❤️🙏
Hi Guy's thanks for this video explaining how you came to do Van life! I was curious. It seems to suit you both & Ame. I really enjoy watching what you get up to I love France ( Only ever been once myself) Its a nice escapism watching your video's with a cuppa. And Ame is 😂 hilarious. Much ❤️
Thank you Karen❤
Hard times bring out the best in us in which brings the good times.
Love you two 😉
Give my love to Ame next time you meet up.
Thank you😊
Well done, and remember you got the chance to spend 5 magical years with your mum before she went home, many do not. You see her again, we are all immortal ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. My journey parallels yours in so many ways. I lived in my Focus ST for a year after I lost my teaching job. I was able to stay with friends and now, as a middle aged nomad, I have reframed the narrative. For many of us, trust funds and privilege didn't get us into vanlife. Tragedy caused us to reevaluate what our passion is. Keep sharing your stories!!!
Thank you❤ we are all about reframing the narrative! Best wishes with whatever you do in the future.
Smart people find ways to thrive in our society's traps. You are smart people. My condolences Charlotte, lost my mom years ago, it
is hard). The Real Estate crash around 08-10 was my test. I lost my job due to an injury, i lost all of my RE holdings as tenants stopped paying rent, then my brother committed suicide, then my father died, as did my cat...all within a 2 year period. So i scrambled for an old RV and went off into the sunset. It was challenging, joyful, bouts of anxiety, exciting, and so healing. I admire you all including Amie. Smart People. Hugs to you all.
You really have had a rough ride, we are sorry❤
Glad that you got to experience RV life and healing alongside it 😊
Love you guys! So glad I got to meet your mum, Charlotte. We’re both following your journey. We do miss your churros though!
Thank you so much Pina. We really appreciate the support. We are hoping someone will be able to take on the trailer and continue to serve churros . Love to Paulo❤
Big hugs to you guys 🤗
Sounds like you two had a tough life but admire the fact that you stick together. You’ve produced and nurtured a gem in Ame though! Sky’s the limit for her.
So Sorry for the lost of your mum Charlotte . btw my mum i miss her as well past away in 2019 as well ...btw you guys rock its just awesome how you got thought it good stuff . you guys are so honest and down to earth very rear these days on youtube .. very very big thumbs up
Sorry for your loss too❤it absolutely sucks.
We appreciate your comment, thank you 😊
My Mother’s name is Charlotte’s..last June at age 90 she passed away in Georgia ..i miss her..thanks for sharing together your Van Life story!!
We are sorry to hear that James❤
Thank you for sharing this with us, can't have been easy. Carry on enjoying your lives and taking us with you 🤞
What a beautiful couple you are, so sad about charlottes mum, lost my mum a year ago this month, 😢bless you both, lotsa love, stay safe and I’ll be watching every week along with Ames videos, x
Thank you Vinnie. We are very sorry for your loss❤
So sorry for your loss. My mum died 2 weeks ago, very suddenly, and its a heart breaking and lonely time x
So sorry to hear this Victoria. Sending you love ❤
sorry for your loss👊 I follow Ame, I’m sure you’re very proud of her😊 watched her build her van and your ingenious shower😳 you’re all an inspiration!💪 after a £1300 energy bill for 3 months! It’s going to be van life for me!👍
Thank you Andy❤ We all appreciate your support and absolutely ouch to that bill. Fast forward to van life and best of luck with it 😊
@@midlifevanlife great video’s👍 yes the worlds gone nuts😡 it’s time to get off ! 🚐💨
❤OMG! I liked to watch you Guys ,coz I love watching AME. She is so strong and funny and honest and brave. But after watching this ,I feel really warmed towards you guys ❤. Life is Dam tough at times. Great Video 🎉😊❤
Thank you 😊
Lifting You Up 🙏
Life is a winding road and we are lucky to carry our homes with us ❤️
I love Van Life most days ✌️
Same 😂 Thank you Sonja
Guy, I'm sorry for your loss and glad that all has worked out in the end. Just a little advice if you haven't done this already. The plastic bump rails around the outside of your van are huge water traps as they hide holes which they clip into. These holes over time let the rain in and will rust out the bottoms of your doors and sills. Other van dwellers squirt a big doughnut of silicone sealant around each hole then clip the bump panels back on. No more issues. May you have many more adventures to come 😊 Stay safe
Great advice, thank you John😊
I literally mean this in the sweetest way possible, Dad reminds me of the voice of "Shrek". I just watched "Shrek" this weekend with my niece and nephew, and listening to this today, I couldn't help but to say "hay that voice sounds familiar" :) LOVE you guys!
Haha. Thanks 😂
Let nobody tell you what to do, you gotta be your judge and jury too - alright! Bold stuff, guys - live long and prosper. 🖖🏻
Thanks for the history of how you ended up where you are now. Life gives you lemons, but you guys made delicious lemonade out of those lemons. Cheers.
Home is where the heart is.
We try our best😂 Thank you ❤
We have all had ups and downs in Our lives, but the most important Thing is to stay together and you have achivied it, you have also done a very good Job with your Daughter, thank you for your sincerity
Thank you ❤
Love the witty sense of humor tied with raw emotion ❤️
Your honesty and vulnerability has always been apparent. Thank you for sharing so openly, though please never feel that you should justify your actions. The way you parent and support your talented daughter says it all.
Thank you Ghislaine ❤️
I’ll bet your mom is watching you now and so proud and excited about your van life! If you were my daughter, I’d be thrilled for you
I would very much like to think that she is! Thank you ❤️
Wow Ame inspired you. What a girl!!! Glad it all went well for you all
Bless you all. I am so sorry things happened the way they did but very glad it turned out well. You are now enjoying your life after so much . Very happy for you. You definitely worked hard to get where you are now. Thank you for sharing. Big hugs to you both. I really admire you. ❤
Thank you Deborah❤️
Very relatable. Glad you are living the life you want.
Thank you Keith
You guys really are down to earth .I love your honesty and we really wish you health wealth and happiness xx
Thank you Dean
Good video. Most people spend the whole year saving up for a 2 or 3 week holiday. You have got it as a way of life. I like France we inherited a cottage in the Morvan National Park which is part of Burgundy. Our daughters drive all the way there and are just content to stay in the garden surrounded by nature, including red squirrels, grass snakes, adders, moles, woodpeckers , owls, deer, wild boar. One thing about France, the food is good.😎
Thanks Jack😀
Thank you for sharing that; and as always, thank you for sharing life as an honest, kind, optimistic and absolutely lovely couple, doing something extraordinary 🌞
Thank you Jane ❤️
Great video guys. Nice to hear the full story. Although not a happy one it sounds like a happy ending as you embrace your new lives. I went though a similar situation with my parents. I moved back in with them for 3.5 years as my mom slowly died of dementia / cancer & my dad of heart failure after having.a major heart attack at 75 years old. Over the last 3 years I've also taken a strong interest in doing van life but I've only been taking it super seriously since Ame randomly popped up on my CZcams feed. I was watching a lot of van "build" videos at the time & her time lapse video popped up one day. I was so impressed by her as she basically showed her work step by step. After that I started watching her videos regularly. She is such a bright light for the van life genre but she's going to be a superstar far beyond this before she's done. I don't think van life can contain her creative energy & I imagine a lot of that she gets from you guys.
Thank you❤️ we are sorry to hear that you had to endure such a rough time with your parents. We really hope that your future plans take shape as quickly as possible for you and we send our best wishes.
I have a huge amount of respect for you both- as adult children, parents, entrepreneurs and adventurers. You are prime examples of the power of the human spirit, and that has definitely been passed onto your incredible daughter. Wishing you all the best, always! Life is beautiful! 🥰💗🥰
Thank you so much. We do really try! But we do honestly recognise that we have been fortunate ❤
What a beautiful comment!
What a roller coaster! You've come out the other side & are living your dreams which is what's important. Take care x
Loved this video! Would be fun to hear how you met. :) Thank you!
We may very well share that😊 Thank you
You wear your hearts on your sleeves and are honest. I love that. All the best 😊
Aw. I adore Ame and can see what a chip off the old blocks she is. You're an amazing family. Love sharing your life journeys with you all. Love your dogs. Sorry about your pain... and appreciate you sharing. Shit does happen. So do 🌈. Wishing you lots of 🌈. ❤️
Thank you Kim❤️
Sorry for the loss, I lost my mum last year its the hardest thing I've ever been through makes everything else seem like nothing in comparison. Great story and an inspiration 👍
Sorry to hear that Carl. Sending love to you ❤
@@midlifevanlife Thank you ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story, it goes to show there is always a silver lining. You are absolutely right to follow your dreams.
I teared up... I am so sorry for your loss. Your love you all have for each other is so unique and beautiful. I love your hearts and minds ❤ hopefully one day I will meet you on one of a car parks and we will share a lovely glass of white together! Sending you lots of love xxx
Thank you Sandra. Please do say hello if you ever see us😊
Condolences and you are always open and honest, keeping it real xx
Thank you ❤️
I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. I’m sure i’m not the only one who could almost feel Charlotte’s pain recalling such a heartbreaking and undeniably stressful time. My mum had a stroke in 2012 and my stepdad didn’t leave her side at the hospital. She survived but had significant damage to her brain, she is disabled, has aphasia and can no longer use her right arm/hand, but i never go a day without reminding myself how fortunate we are that she survived. Thank you for sharing your story. I love watching your journey, as well as how real you are and your banter as a family is awesome. (I am subscribed to Ame too). It’s really inspiring how you have been through hard times (understatement, i know) but committed to your goals and achieved them. I love your van build. The tiles are my favourite part… they’re so beautiful… and well, the shower is incredibly impressive! Equally my favourite. I have the people I house-share with watching your videos too. One is a joiner and said he could never figure out how to do such a good van build. Your yorkie (not sure which one was joining in to make the video) behind you was the best start to a video. I have too many little dogs to live in a van (was 5, but now 4 as one passed away at Christmas), but your yorkies are living their best lives. A new adventure (walkies) every other day! I love when they meet up with Gigi. 😂 thank you for inviting us to see a glimpse of van life with real talk and humour… and Charlotte’s cooking vlogging. I never imagined you could eat so well living in a van. It makes sense that you need a lot of counter space. Is it ever an issue not having a shortcut door to the cab like Ame? Or have you never had a problem with needing a quick exit from a location? x
Thank you for taking the time to comment Stace ❤ we really appreciate the support. It sounds as though you have all been through a very hard time with your mum.
The tiles are my favourite part too😊
I think the shower will forever be Rob’s proudest creation (sorry Amé 😂) I do love cooking so will put up with most inconveniences in the kitchen- but I am lucky to have a good amount of kitchen surface. We do have a way to access the front cab, I don’t think it has been shown in any video though, we will have to show it😊
Also it was Lilie peeking over Rob’s shoulder😂
I had seen Amie mentioning the beginning's of van life for her and briefly she touched on you starting it shortly after but O always felt like something had been going on behind the scenes or left unsaid on youtube anyway which was completely fine. But the fact that you two were brave enough to speak on the reasons you started and even more importantly why you stayed living the van life is the realest thing ive seen in awhile and I appreciate it. Keep cruising!
Thank you Jason😊
My wife's mom also had a stroke during the pandemic and then caught covid whilst in hospital resulting in her passing away so we understand how hard it must of been. Respect to the both of you I enjoy watching yours and amy's videos, I hope my daughters grow to be as independent and confident as she. Stay safe and enjoy life.
We are so sorry that you had to go through such a horrible time with your wife’s mum. It must have been hugely traumatic and we send our love to you. Thank you for watching ❤️
You guys are awesome parents and Ame is such a beautiful person I lost my mom in 2018 and I think about her everyday and I miss her Soooo much!
I think it’s wonderful what you are doing. I have always liked the idea of being like a turtle having your home with you wherever you go. I like that sense of freedom and not having a mortgage or paying rent. I especially love seeing videos of the three of you together. I see so much fun and banter among you but most of all a lot of love. Thank you for sharing your story and looking forward to being a part of more stories to come. 😘
Thank you Karen❤️
Thank you for sharing the story. Here in the US a lot of families fell on hard times as well, especially during the last four years of lockdown. We will all triumph one day if we work hard for our dreams, and pull ourselves out of poverty. You should be proud of yourselves, and Ame too.
My kind of people: unpretentious, unwoke, drop-dead honest. Real. How refreshing. No wonder I liked you from the moment I watched one of your videos for the first time. If I may quote a few lines from "Climb Every Mountain" (The Sound Of Music, 1965):
Climb every mountain,
Search high and low,
Follow every byway,
Every path you know.
Climb every mountain,
Ford every stream,
Follow every rainbow,
'Till you find your dream.
A dream that will need
All the love you can give,
Every day of your life
For as long as you live.
Rock on chaps! Best wishes from South Africa.
Thank you Wouter😊
The pain for your mother sent me straight to tears. Sending you best wishes ❤️
Cheers for sharing. Stay strong and stick with it.
You mentioning watching Max and Lee videos in the early days brought back memories. RIP Lee. Horrible way to go.
It was so sad to see what happened to her. We really loved their content ❤
Love you guys,you’re the real deal ❣️
Genuinely appreciate your sharing this, and it’s quite commendable and courageous, for lack of better words, to discuss these vulnerable and intimate details. Cheers 🙏
Thank you ❤
Thank you for sharing your story. Y’all answered everything I was wondering about and didn’t feel I should ask. Again, thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
Thank you Mark 😀
I lost muv a year ago. I still can't believe she had to leave me. She was my best friend. I have no more family now, but I have my lovely little dog. I wish you the best. 🤧😊
Oh Lesley, we are sorry. It must still be so fresh for you. Sending love to you and your little dog❤❤
Sending you care and warmth. I lost my mom suddenly and I'm just gutted. 🌹
Wow. A lot of us can relate to the struggles thank you
I think this makes us enjoy and appreciate your midlife vanlife adventures that much more 😊
Real life and it’s ups and downs has lead you to where you are. And it will have made you stronger as a couple, and a family. And for those no longer sadly with you, I’m certain they will be immensely proud of what you are now achieving in life. You and Amé are trying to live it, not merry survive it. Good luck to all three of you.
Merely survive it that was meant to be. Though Amé was merry I note 😂
They certainly have and we appreciate your comment! Ame was a little beyond merry so you were right the first time! ❤️😀
You two are amazing parents ❤
Thank you Nikki❤️
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for the transparency. I have a tremendous amount of respect for you both for jumping into the van life. My wife and I actually looked at a van and Class C this weekend. Even after 40 years together, a van or class C may be a bit too tight for us! 😂. Love following the three (5 with the dogs) of you. Safe travels.
Thank you Edward. How about converting a double decker bus?😂 That could offer you the space that you both need!
@@midlifevanlife Love, love, love that idea. We've lived overseas for 16 years (all in the Pacific/Asia). I would 100% love to go about Europe in a van. I'm afraid I'd be solo though as my wife loves to tend to her 2K+ orchids! 🙂
Feel honoured to hear your story, proud of your growth. Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother I lost mine last year and my world collapsed so my heart is with you ♥️. I’m also working towards van life ! Hope you all have the best time ⛷️
Sophie, thank you. We are so sorry to hear that you lost your mum last year. It is still all so fresh for you. All I can add is that grief is love with nowhere to go. One of my preferred analogies for coping with the horrendous waves of grief ❤❤
You are so kind, honest and such adorable parents, I commend you and the family you have created. Let’s not pretend we all know each other but from the little you have shared it’s so raw, honest and humbling. I admire your courage and simply what warm and kind individuals you are.
Adam, thank you so much. We are nothing if not honest! We appreciate the support❤️
So sorry you had that run of bad luck. It could happen to anyone. God bless your Mum (in law) for her kindness. Condolences to you on her passing. So glad you have your van now. I watch lots of those videos too! G Ire
i really love your. honesty and to be able to understand why you are living in a van . it's super nice that you have always wanted to live in Paris /France. i can understand why you love Paris/France so much as i have visited this place many years ago myself . your daughter has been very supportive of van life and is hard working and that's great. all the best for your youtube channel .
Thank you 😊