We Lived in a Bus for 5 YEARS - Was It Worth It?

[@SantosChronicles]

Look at these kids. My wife and I met on e-Harmony and got married by a mini Elvis on Vegas. These throwback photos are gold. I’m so sorry to hear about little Ethan. This format was amazing but had to take so much to put it together. I agree, trips is when the family is most engaged. Thanks for being open and letting us part of your life! I have to see this Reality Show! Amazing Story Telling - next level. Good luck at your next adventure.

[@Beingbethunes]

Omggg! That is so awesome that yall met online and got married in Vegas too! How freaking cool is that?! We love you guys! It was so fun to make this video. It was a hybrid of me and Kyle. He got the talking heads put in and I did the pictures. It was a great team effort 🥰 Ethan was definitely a kid you would’ve hung out with for sure. He was one of a kind 😊 I’m so grateful you and Melissa are part of the framily!!!!!

[@SantosChronicles]

@@BeingbethunesThe whole time I was like that had to take awhile to get all those photos together. You both make a great team and as I told Kyle - this literally was the best video I have seen on youtube any creator!

[@karengriswold4537]

OMG guys, I can't tell you how many times I sprouted tears during this. Can I share something? I recently had to undergo emergency open heart surgery and it was such a life changing experience. I guess my aorta was all done working for one life and just said, "yeah, no". When the doctors tell you that your heart could literally just stop, you reevaluate a lot of things pretty darn quickly. Things are just things. Life is about the people you have in it and the love and joy you feel when you are with them. I love you all and I'm so happy to be a part of this community.

[@Beingbethunes]

Oh my goodness!!!! KAREEEEEN!!!!! That is insane! How are you now? I bet that had to be terrifying and I am so grateful you’re still here with us!

[@Shari-NevadaPuP]

I have been following you since Gabby Petito and have enjoyed living your bus life through your videos. Thank you so very much for this personal look into your life. I look forward to seeing what adventures you will have with Daisy ❤ It is gonna epic I can tell you that 🙂

[@Beingbethunes]

Awwwwwwww! Shari!!!! We have thoroughly enjoyed you being here with us! Can’t wait til you move into Daisy with us!! I think you’re absolutely right, epic is a perfect adjective 🥰

[@Shari-NevadaPuP]

@@Beingbethunes Ahhhhh Jenn right back at cha If you ever find yourself near Kingman AZ I have RV access with hookups 🙂 and..... I have a swimming pool. Come in the summertime 💦 It is a small community but it would work for a night or two or three 😉

[@Sean_B_]

Yes, It was worth it because you guys helped bring Gabby Petito home to her wonderful parents with that footage of her van that you captured 📹🚐🦋❤️🙏🏻. If it hadn’t been for you guys being there on August 27th 2021, Gabby either probably wouldn’t have been ever been found or she likely wouldn’t have been found until much later than she was found. I will be forever grateful to you guys being there and filming Gabby’s van when you were there in Bridger-Teton National Park in Wyoming on August 27th 2021 and handing the footage of her Van over to the Authorities 🙏🏻🦋💜🌻❤️.

[@Beingbethunes]

We love you Sean!!! I’m so grateful that brought us together 🫶

[@j6sj7]

I retired from the airline biz on June 28, 2019. That gave me something that I hadn't had much of since the 1970's... Time. It's because of that, I started recording my own YT videos and began to explore other YT channels as well. I've been watching your adventures since day one, and have enjoyed seeing your kids grow. They are so lucky to be getting their education as they're living it. To me, that's the greatest benefit of bus life. I'm thinking they'll be way more prepared for life than their peers who have been subjected to "traditional" education. Keep on keeping it together, Bethune's! -Burt in NJ

[@Beingbethunes]

Burt! I just adore you. There has been so many times I just chuckle and chuckle at your comments. They bring me so much joy. I especially love the recaps 😂 Time is such a beautiful thing that we fully intend to make count 🥰 We are so grateful you’re you and you’re here with us Burt 🫶jenn

[@kimturano8786]

GREAT video you two! Life is hard but love always prevails! I can’t wait to see what adventures are ahead with your new bus!

[@hcathytagmount5124]

Great video. May Ethan rest in peace 🙏. Donation given wishing her a full recovery.

[@Beingbethunes]

Awwww thank you so much!!!!!!

[@cristitocruz3584]

Best video you made. Part joy, part sorrow. All love & heart.

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you! We are grateful for you!

[@hayleecarpenter]

this whole video I had chills. Such a beautiful story. From all the ups and downs. WOW you guys are incredible. As someone who just downsided almost EVERYTHING to live in a trailer with my husband, (to pursue adventure and our dreams) this is so comforting hearing your story. There are challenges but we can overcome them. So inspiring!! Thank you for this video. ❤

[@nomadicfanatic]

WOW. Thank you for telling YOUR story! This video shows the RAW side of you both and everything you've gone thru. I thought I knew you both pretty well, but there was SO MUCH I didn't know and this story really hit home. I love the REALNESS of your journey. I know things are never exactly as you see on social media, but you all have lived an incredible journey so far and I can't wait to see the next chapter! You inspire me because you share the realness, that other "fake" people gloss over. I understand your trauma, although I've not experienced any such event, yet I feel connected due to my own battles. So, it's the simple things that connect us all. KEEP BEING REAL BETHUNES!

[@Beingbethunes]

We love you Eric!!! Your words made my heart smile this morning. Life is really damn hard sometimes and we all have big struggles, they just might each look a little different. I am so grateful for your friendship over the years and I am so excited to see where we all grow together 🥰

[@lornamackenzie343]

I've been watching you since Gabby Petito and through DutyRon. You've been through so much as a couple and as a family. Thankyou for letting us share your journey.....a beautiful video Jenn and Kyle. 💜💜

[@vesper.q4100]

..i found you from DutyRon, couple of years back. Many people now are starting to question everything - especially in society. You're a beautiful family, courageous & independent thinking & letting go of the negativity out there. You're inspirational✨️💖✨️

[@Beingbethunes]

I am so glad you found us!! Living alternatively isn’t for everyone, but it sure works for us 🥰

[@Dianakitties]

Amazing story! im in tears of how happy to hear you did not give up. That is living life. Never give up! I love you guys and I can't wait to give you a big bug. Im so proud of you. Thank you so much for sharing....safe travels

[@Beingbethunes]

Awwww Diana!!! I can’t wait to give you the biggest hug soon! You are so sweet and wonderful!!

[@nikischmidt927]

This is an incredibly vulnerable story that you shared, thank you for being just incredible humans!! Love you friends xoxo PS: Gabby and Ethan definitely brought us together!!!

[@Beingbethunes]

I love you so much! I am beyond grateful that they both did. You are one of the best souls I have ever known 🌻

[@mariesullivan9154]

Jenn and Kyle, I just wanna say how damn proud I am of both of you. You both did something that you had to do to save your marriage and your family. I don't know anyone who would have gone to the extreme yall did to do that. I'm proud of your kiddos for having enough trust in yall to do it. Yall have a beautiful family, and when the kids are older, they will appreciate everything yall did for your family. I've been following about 4 years, I believe, and I absolutely adore yall!

[@Beingbethunes]

Awe! We adore you! Thank you so much we are so grateful you are here with us!

[@judyinthevines]

I love so how honest you are. Thank you for being you! 🥰

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you so much, we appreciate you! 🙌

[@cececat9549]

Awesome and thanks for being yourselves. Have been enjoying since the Gabby time frame, and cannot believe its been that long. I should go back and watch some old videos. I'm usually quiet in chat.

[@Beingbethunes]

Always 🫶🫶🫶 We have appreciated your love so much over the years. You might be quiet, your energy is still with us 💛

[@1997slowry]

Thank you for sharing Kyle and Jenn! I've been following you guys since about 2 months into your journey and it's been a pleasure. I'm so glad you guys took a leap and tried bus life. I cant imagine you two not together. ❤️ I can't wait to see what the future holds for you all. Thank you for always being real and showing the good, and not so good because we all learn together.

[@Beingbethunes]

Oh Stacy! I just love and adore you so much. You have no idea just how many of your comments helped me in a moment that I truly needed it the most. I am so beyond grateful for you 💛

[@NHuff-fh8mi]

Kyle and Jenn I love watching your videos especially walking together just simple things have so much meaning love prevails ❤

[@Beingbethunes]

Aww! Thank you! We appreciate you being here!

[@tonyamartin5383]

Hello from Maryland, USA. Your family is the best! WOW! I just before your vlog dropped, I saw the story about the beautiful Gabby 💔😢.

[@Beingbethunes]

Awww! Thank you Tonya!!! We are really glad you’re here 🥰

[@treedsquirrel1969]

I have enjoyed this video as much as your entire KZbin career I’ve been following your family. At the end of this I was smiling as big as y’all are. ❤

[@Beingbethunes]

Awe that makes our hearts so happy to hear! Thank you!

[@farmboy1520]

Words can’t describe how much I admire you guys. The amount you have overcome is immeasurable. By the way I love both of your tattoos! God bless all of you ❤️

[@Beingbethunes]

Awwww thank you!! We love you right back and we are grateful you’re framily 💛

[@mrssunnyface]

I am so sorry you lost Ethan. I hope you all stay close always as a family. Sending love and light to you all 🙏❤️🙏

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you. We are so grateful for you.

[@Highvibes777]

You guys look so much better today than before! Much healthier.

[@Beingbethunes]

Awww thank you for noticing! We sure feel much better 🥰

[@bunnygaffney2765]

I remember you all from the the Gabby case .. that was horrible. But thank God for you guys .

[@karencallahan-y7b]

Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your story. Can’t wait to see your new home. Happy holidays, stay warm! 🥰

[@Beingbethunes]

We love you Karen!!!

[@StargazerBirdYT]

This comment section is totally not botted, paid for, or had truthful comments deleted in any way*

[@nicolestewart]

Awesome video. I love how you show the difficult times too. I have depression so I know how debilitating it can be especially when you have kids. All I can say is that you are both champions and we are all very proud of you for making choices that are brave and full of adventures. Your kids will be the beautiful people that you both are. Well done guys! 😊❤

[@Beingbethunes]

Awwww thank you Nicole!!! Depression is such a lonely place to be and you are never alone. Thank you for sharing part of your journey with us, I am sincerely proud of how far you’ve come and I’m grateful you’re framily 💛

[@sharoncass7607]

Hi from UK I've been watching you all for a while now this is the first time I've heard about your documentary where can I watch it,you've definitely been busy you are such a beautiful family and I love how you end your video with missing people ❤

[@Beingbethunes]

We love you Sharon and we are so grateful you’re part of the framily 🥰 The documentary hasn’t aired yet, when it does, I will let you know!!! 🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@deannamack2199]

OMGoodness! This is the best video! You guys are awesome and I appreciate you and your family! Love you Bethunes ❤️

[@Beingbethunes]

Aww, we are so grateful you’re here! We love you! 🥰

[@justmemandalee]

You both and your family are all gems! Keep believing in yourselves and each other!! Happy Holidays!

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you for your sweet words! We appreciate you being here!! 🥰

[@LSChestersMom]

What a journey. Amazing how the ripple of Ethan led you to life on the road. Your road angel.... blessings. Personally Blue Betty will always be my fav.

[@Beingbethunes]

I’m with you Laurie. BB is tattooed on my arm and will always be a part of my soul 🚎

[@rachelcasebolt28]

Omg when you all told the story about losing your son Ethan. I had tears rolling down my face. I’m so glad to see your relationship turn for the better. I don’t know what I would do without your alls videos giving me a glimpse of hope in bus life. I tell my husband all the time how much I would love to do bus life and he thought I was crazy. But he still has conversations about it with me. Our kids are older 16,14,&13 so I feel like full time wouldn’t be the best right now but definitely when they all graduate. I would love to do some weekly trips or summer trips on the road with them now until they turn 18. One can always hope!! ❤

[@georginacat7667]

You do know what crocodile tears are??

[@Beingbethunes]

I appreciate your sweet words! Losing Ethan was the hardest moment of my life and that moment made a huge part of who I am today. I am sending all the getting on the road energy and vibes your way Rachel!! I hope we get to sit at a campfire with you one day soon!

[@kathyhays9819]

That is when I started watching you guys. I was trying to remember. I remember the beet farm and the van build. Can’t believe it was that long ago. I remember you guys going by Gabbys van I was all into that case. As far as you and Kyle that event when you lost your son. There are no words that I can say . Parents are not to bury a child. Wish I was there to give you guys a big hug. I feel like I know you y’all. Love uou

[@Beingbethunes]

We are just glad you are here 🥰

[@kathyhays9819]

@@BeingbethunesI’m glad I’m here too !! If at any time you guys come close to central Illinois I would love to meet you guys and say hi

[@lesley.4238]

Hey, i managed to catch the rest , I was emotional listening to your story. I've been watching these videos and had no idea that at times you were going through this. I so can't wait to see the new bus, love u guys ❤

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you Lesley! You are always so sweet and positive! We really appreciate your support! 💜♥️

[@catH727]

Love you guys, love Jed and Sandy. We wanted to RV. Bought a class A, went from Ohio to Oregon and Washington. Spent 4 months out. We had health issues after docking back at home. We miss it greatly. But sold the rv. I live vicariously through you guys!

[@Beingbethunes]

Awww Cat!! We love you so much! Your love really does mean the world to me. It always makes my heart smile to read one of your comments. They have helped me on more days than I can count. That must’ve been an amazing trip and just as hard to park your RV. You are always welcome right along with us!!!

[@PatriciaCentralFlorida]

I found you guys since you found Gabby’s van. Then I met you both at the Tampa RV show with Eric . My husband and I with our poodle live in our Bus - 8 months out of the year. Our house is in Florida and we have two RV lots one we own and one we rent up north in the summer. So we are all over. Working remotely makes it easy. Thanks for sharing your story about Life! And especially Ethan. I knew about “the accident” but I didn’t know YOUR story about how you met. We avoid Rt 4 and we hate 75 between Tampa and Sarasota. We enjoy your Channel. Kyle don’t give up on cruises. We go on 3 year. Maybe you need to try Alaska.

[@Beingbethunes]

It was so good to meet you! We love that you're living the bus life and we’re so glad our channel brings you joy! Bus life really is a pretty awesome way to live!

[@dutchgirl1081]

What a wonderful made video … What a great story. Although I’ve watched you guys since the beginning… seeing the kids growing up, and seeing you two maturing into two wonderful smart authentic loving creative persons who never give up ❤❤. You guys belong together. Hard times make you come out better and stronger !!! Love always wins. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@Beingbethunes]

Awwww! Thank you!!! It’s been so beautiful getting to know everyone through our livestreams and comments; sharing our families together. I really appreciate you being here and I know you’re right; love always wins 🫶

[@ak-homegrownroots8185]

Been watching you guys for a long time!! But thank you for sharing your story. You truly are an inspirational family and bringing awareness to mental health is a beautiful thing. And Thank you for bringing me on so many wonderful adventures and living vicariously through you guys too. Merry Christmas to all, big hugs from Alaska❤🎄

[@Beingbethunes]

Awwwww!!!!! We are so grateful you are here! Thank you for giving us such sweet words. Life can be a really lonely place and we just want others to know they aren’t alone. Hope your Christmas is amaaaaaaazing!!!!! 🎄

[@kirstyallwood6726]

Hi from Scotland uk I just live you guys such amazing people god never gives us more than we can handle i truly belive that and I think u and kyle are such strong wonderful humans xx

[@Beingbethunes]

Awwww!! Kirsty!!! I am so grateful you are here. Thank you for your sweet words tonight 🥰

[@kirstyallwood6726]

@Beingbethunes just keep being you I would live to meet you one day maybe if you ever came to Scotland xxxx

[@mikaelawalker9713]

Love you guys so much! Thank you for being such an inspiration! Keep shining bright with love & light! 🤗💜🤗🌈🎄

[@Beingbethunes]

Awwww! Mikaela!!!! We love you so so much!!!!

[@patriciac5214]

Great Vlog! Thank you for sharing.

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank YOU for being here with us Patricia 🫶

[@chrisheilman2128]

WOW Thank you for sharing. What a blessed journey you have been on. Praying for many more to come💕

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you! We are grateful for you!

[@debralints8926]

Very nice video. Love you guys. You make my days better . Thanks

[@Beingbethunes]

Awww Debra!! We are so grateful for you!

[@amberbrealey1122]

Thank you for sharing your families journey, what an adventure with some life changing times. Love you guys xoxo

[@Beingbethunes]

We are so grateful you are here with us 🥰

[@gailkettles4205]

Such a wonderful video ❤️❤️

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you 🥰🥰🥰 We appreciate you being here!!

[@tessies.5334]

wonderful video. Thank you for sharing more of your story.

[@Beingbethunes]

thank you!

[@naturegirl5681]

Best vid ever!! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you! We are grateful for you!

[@ariesapparel5944]

Thank you for this great Video. Wishing you Happy Holidays and I'll be ready to watch the next Chapter in the New Year

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you so much! We are so grateful for your support.

[@camiburchett9602]

Thank you for sharing your vulnerability throughout your van life. I don't think that people who have not been through mental health issues can really appreciate your journey. Ignore the haters. What other people think is none of your business. Keep loving one another with God as your witness. I admire your family. Van life isn't for me; You've shown that this nomadic lifestyle is right up your alley: good, bad & ugly included! Love you guys.💕❤️

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you! We are grateful for you!

[@The-Snooper]

A BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY....❤

[@Beingbethunes]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@DJDiane-2368]

Awesome video, I really enjoyed your stories of truth, raw truth!! I would love to travel like you guys.... I love camping, it's in my blood. lol However my husband, not really a person who could or wants to. But hey, If I keep on hoping and praying....miricles do happen!! Thanks for sharing your personal lives with us!!

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you for your sweet words! We feel it’s important to be vulnerable and share what real life looks like 🥰 It’s so great being out in the wilderness camping! I had some amazing solo trips in the van and made some great memories! Maybe start out taking some solo ones and your hubby may soon follow 🥰

[@DJDiane-2368]

@@Beingbethunes Indeed thank you!! Now he loves camping, its living life daily on the road, that is not his thing...yet lol

[@KelliZubler]

this is your best video yet! honest, real yet hopeful. i love it. first one I am going to share.

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you! We are grateful for you !

[@Minders609]

I miss watching your adventures….❤❤❤❤

[@Beingbethunes]

We are with you 🙌 and we can’t wait to travel again too 😍😍😍

[@simplywicked1844]

Thank you for sharing beautiful💞💞💞💞✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you! ♥️💜

[@christygreen8445]

❤ great video

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you Christy 🥰

[@kalliem9496]

Excellent! Love you guys. Where can we watch the Dr. Phil show? Thanks.

[@Beingbethunes]

Here is the Link Kallie! It sure is hard to find if you don’t know where it is. It took me a bit to figure it out, lol. A growing movement of parents removing children from traditional schools for a controversial, child-led, homeschool education called, unschooling.

[@Beingbethunes]

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[@Shelly-in-Tampa]

Your heartbreak is one that is unthinkable. What if ...... was the answer. Now you're free. It brought you to me and I love you so much! In many ways you set me free. I think differently.

[@Beingbethunes]

Aww thank you! I am so glad you are here! 💜♥️

[@tree6652]

You all are such a resilient and beautiful family. Thank you for keeping it real and sharing your journey with us. This was an excellent video!!! ❤

[@anthonyromano2793]

Great episode.

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you ☺️

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning all happy Tuesday morning to you and I hope you having amazing day and you all amazing supporter happy vlogmas day

[@Beingbethunes]

Good morning! We hope you have a great day too. 😊

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

@Beingbethunes likewise sending you a love to you ❤️

[@darrenw2803]

I missed the premiere😢

[@pocomokeforester2504]

Great video! You skipped the TN campground.

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you!! Ahhh! We loved that one! It got cut out because the video was already so long 😬

[@tammycruz8189]

Hello from Cold 🥶 Michigan

[@Beingbethunes]

Hey Tam!! Try to stay warm in all that snow!!

[@tammycruz8189]

​@@Beingbethunes LOVE U GUYS ALWAYS ❤️ 💕

[@tammycruz8189]

Jenn I did email

[@lisagaikowski2533]

💖This! 🙏

[@Beingbethunes]

Love you Lisa!

[@lisagaikowski2533]

@Beingbethunes Blessings, Safe travels and much love guys! 💖💫🙏

[@FreddietheFly]

Very well produced video. Great insight into your lives. I'd really like to see Kyle cut his beard and hair. He looked good clean shaven.

[@Beingbethunes]

Thank you!

[@spankyham9607]

That area where Mora and Guadalupita, 518 from Mora to Las Vegas is a great area. Something about it. Angel Fire is also a nice place. The smell of the trees in the summer tells you are home. I love Hatches! The new Dollar General is the nicest DG I have been to. Allsups in Mora is the best one I have been too so far. There are some dick heads on the roads though. But for the most part it is a majestic area.

[@Beingbethunes]

We love this area so much. You are so right, it’s beautiful and has its own vibe for sure!!! And that DG is pretty awesome, it’s so big and they have a HUGE selection!

[@Kimberlylovestexas]

💕💕💕💕💕

[@Beingbethunes]

💛💛💛💛

[@darrenw2803]

Hey franily👍

[@Beingbethunes]

Hey Darren!!!!

[@JasonWh]

Are you pinging off one another when you hit your walls? Seems like it! Bro, this is my first video watching you. I bought a 42ft RV six months ago, have a tricked out Subaru and just bought a Ford E350 campervan this past week. Sound familiar? lol. Hilarious.

[@misziinfamous4]

🌱💪🏼❤️ALWays

[@pattisplace726]

A+++++ video Bethunes!!! It is a happy, sad, laughter and tears video and it was so well done. It must have been difficult talking about what happened with beautiful Ethan. So sorry that you went thru that and lost a piece of your hearts that day. Thanks for sharing your story. ♥

[@Beingbethunes]

We appreciate your kind words. ❤️

[@georginacat7667]

WOW - YOU LOSE A CHILD IN A CAR ACCIDENT- YET SHOW CLIPS OR YOUR KIDS UNSTRAPPED IN A MOVING VEHICLE???? WTF???? OF ALL PEOPLE HOW COULD YOU DO THAT???

[@Beingbethunes]

Sending you so much love today 💛

[@georginacat7667]

So no reasoning behind why you made such a stupid and dangerous decision? No justification? You happy with the choice you made?