Why we live in a van?? (Our honest story)

[@kyarichards2894]

Great to see a couple sticking together. This is what real love and commitment means. Good for you.

[@Lanahunni.b]

Check us out! we just started the van life journey

[@markoconnor4380]

So true...shame other people don't stick it out, it would make them stronger in the long run.

[@freddie_mvp]

Well said!

[@souieappe]

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!

[@Vandemonium4u]

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 👍🏼

[@sheilagrayman7147]

❤🎉A beautiful life in France can be lived in a house or van, whatever! Just enjoy...🎉 FREEDOM. YES!❤

[@nicolaholland1]

The thing I like most about this video is how your marriage is flourishing despite so many challenges, it is so beautiful.

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you 😊

[@tylerboyce6502]

When I watched Ame's video building out her van, I knew she was the real deal. You raised an amazing human being.

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Tyler 😀

[@susanmccluskey2695]

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💃🕺💋🙏🇺🇸

[@susanmccluskey2695]

Six😂

[@kayakeux]

Hard times makes people stronger, more genuine and lovable. Merçi d'avoir partagé.

[@midlifevanlife]

Very true ❤️

[@crystalfrye8554]

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! 😊❤

[@Shereejennifer]

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

[@midlifevanlife]

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 ❤️

[@guillaume6736]

Also lost my mom in 2019, indeed live is not at all the same again…. Thank you for your honest story, is inspiring…

[@roschamac]

❤❤❤

[@praguhbis]

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.

[@lynns8057]

I lost my mom 18 months ago, and I lost my best friend. I'm lonely and lost.

[@grahampitt4104]

Many people would not have told that story. Well done.

[@midlifevanlife]

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 😊

[@carolyncarson1671]

When life hands you lemons - make churros :) You are all inspirations. Sorry for your loss, Charlotte.

[@midlifevanlife]

Could have used that for marketing our business😂 Thank you Carolyn❤️

[@MrHotsnakes]

Thanks for sharing and being brutally honest, when you didn't need to be. More power to you all.

[@ByDesign1776]

YOU ARE SURVIVORS!!! YOU ARE BLESSED!!!!

[@midlifevanlife]

Linda, thank you so much ❤

[@FromMetayou]

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

[@NtoTheM]

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. ❤

[@Meandmissy]

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

[@midlifevanlife]

We try and muddle along! Thank you for watching😀

[@passenger3]

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 ✨️

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you so much Nick. Your comment is much appreciated ❤️

[@passenger3]

@midlifevanlife welcome 🙏 ❤️

[@Adrian-fy7rd]

Thank you both! Really enjoy your down to earth heartfelt sharing. Hope you’re having a great time on the slopes👍

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you very much Adrian ❤

[@GTwistingTale]

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.

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Ghislaine ❤️

[@juliadecadenet]

Thanks for sharing your lives. It is so refreshing to find a channel that is authentic. It’s great you have each other.

[@midlifevanlife]

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 😀

[@GuyE.]

Respect to you both,such candid honesty

[@infiniteray4642]

Really refreshing to hear open and honest chats

[@keithmaggioni4388]

Very relatable. Glad you are living the life you want.

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Keith

[@bruceharding723]

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...

[@midlifevanlife]

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 ❤️

[@freddie_mvp]

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.

[@AlanaByTheShore]

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. 🙏 ❤❤❤

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you ❤️😀

[@johnhbuiltnotbought4924]

❤ love and appreciation to you all. stay safe and well and look after each other❤

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you john ❤️

[@EllenMcDermott]

Wow Ame inspired you. What a girl!!! Glad it all went well for you all

[@tommynikon2283]

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!

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Tommy. You are absolutely right… insulate and then insulate some more 😂

[@LilyGazou]

I hope you are making progress in your project👍

[@smooth111012]

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 ❤️

[@wouterswanepoel5753]

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.

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Wouter😊

[@Stephen-Montefinese]

Thank you both for sharing your story. Real people, real love.

[@Captain_Pot]

Salt of the earth comes to mind. Amazing people!

[@kingdomcalled1403]

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…

[@midlifevanlife]

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 😊

[@kingdomcalled1403]

@@midlifevanlife Thank you so much 👋🏼

[@stephenmiller4948]

I love your Yorkies, too! I had three at one time, too. They are great companions! I live in Oregon but did live in Cambridge, UK back in 2001. One day, I was going into Tesco to get some groceries and there was this woman at the front door with three Yorkies. I asked her if I could pet them and she said yes. I sat down on the pavement and let her dogs lick my face clean!!! I loved it!! I needed a Yorkie fix, badly!

[@seanadamson280]

You wear your hearts on your sleeves and are honest. I love that. All the best 😊

[@NiAudaxNeObstes]

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! ❤

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Ada. We really have learnt a lot and we appreciate what we do have everyday ❤️

[@jamescrittenden9539]

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!!

[@midlifevanlife]

We are sorry to hear that James❤

[@MountainGirlwIPA]

Love the witty sense of humor tied with raw emotion ❤️

[@jackwild1111]

As a retiree living in a van in the U.S. , I've met many van lifers. I met unstoppable Morgan in Florida who got me started watching these KZbin videos 📺 I stumbled upon Ame's channel and can't stop watching 👀 , she's hilarious 😂 and an excellent content creator 👍 . Best of everything to all of you and the dogs ! Van life is quite a gas ⛽😅

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

What a truly beautiful couple. Your wisdom, integrity and fortitude serves as an example for most, regardless of their circumstances. I wish you the best.

[@prettyeyes47]

Thank you for sharing and being so open . I cried when Charlotte cried . Beautiful family. Love from Deborah in the UK x

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Deborah❤️

[@jackmullett9198]

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.😎

[@midlifevanlife]

Thanks Jack😀

[@diwarburton5369]

Thank you for sharing your story, it goes to show there is always a silver lining. You are absolutely right to follow your dreams.

[@bluefm7370]

The fact that you are together and having a family is a blessing. Stay Strong together, and thank you for sharing, stay safe❤

[@tammyinman1699]

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❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Tammy ❤️

[@tammyinman1699]

@@midlifevanlife you’re so very welcome 🌷

[@TheRampagingGallowglass75]

Further proof (in a fantastic & admirable way) that the apple (Ame) doesn't fall far from the tree. You raised an amazing, independent, disciplined, free spirited, precocious, self reliant, sweetly quirky & awesomely inspirational daughter❤❤. Ame is just ceaselessly magnetic, lovely & fascinating to watch & follow (wise beyond her years!)❤❤. May your life be filled with many exciting & safe adventures to come!

[@bettyourcampervan]

Condolences and you are always open and honest, keeping it real xx

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you ❤️

[@johnfigueira8778]

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!

[@midlifevanlife]

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 ❤️

[@kevinfriend6521]

What a roller coaster! You've come out the other side & are living your dreams which is what's important. Take care x

[@theogroamer]

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!!!

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you❤ we are all about reframing the narrative! Best wishes with whatever you do in the future.

[@foresterboy2011]

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

[@midlifevanlife]

Great advice, thank you John😊

[@chrissypower1683]

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❤❤❤

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Chrissy. I hope that you get to experience this one day ❤️

[@deanburton4253]

You guys really are down to earth .I love your honesty and we really wish you health wealth and happiness xx

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Dean

[@goldiekildea2924]

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!

[@stevenhartley7659]

Wow. A lot of us can relate to the struggles thank you

[@mikecocoprint4894]

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 KZbin channel I’m sure Ame .. nudged you into it ..she is wise ..:. I’m pretty sure she got a wiseness from her mother. 😂

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Mike. We do hope that you are living a great life in your boat, along with your dog❤

[@ladytrader688]

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.

[@midlifevanlife]

You really have had a rough ride, we are sorry❤ Glad that you got to experience RV life and healing alongside it 😊

[@victoria7105]

So sorry for your loss. My mum died 2 weeks ago, very suddenly, and its a heart breaking and lonely time x

[@midlifevanlife]

So sorry to hear this Victoria. Sending you love ❤

[@nikip3290]

You two are amazing parents ❤

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Nikki❤️

[@dwsnz]

From a random internet stranger, proud of you all, and Charlotte's mum would be proud of you all too. Tres bien.

[@midlifevanlife]

Merci David❤

[@janesavage5856]

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 🌞

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Jane ❤️

[@jasonleeroyalty5113]

Thanks!

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you very much ❤

[@vinnieomahoney6359]

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

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Vinnie. We are very sorry for your loss❤

[@KevUTM1925]

Thank you for sharing this with us, can't have been easy. Carry on enjoying your lives and taking us with you 🤞

[@elquijote71]

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

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you ❤

[@elissaanne1953]

There's nothing wrong with living in a van, I'm 70 and can not wait to get a van! You have raised an amazing daughter! I discovered her doing research on van life and totally enjoying her posts. She is hilarious and super smart.

[@sonjadlong7554]

Lifting You Up 🙏 Life is a winding road and we are lucky to carry our homes with us ❤️ I love Van Life most days ✌️

[@midlifevanlife]

Same 😂 Thank you Sonja

[@peterowen4456]

An amazing story of resilience in the face of such difficulty. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Peter 😊

[@cornishwolves69]

Great family well done for getting over the bad times 🙏💐

[@lucyhuron8771]

Difficult life struggles often lead to an unconventional journey. You are thriving in your family unit. Thank you for sharing.

[@Tanstaafl1976]

I sincerely appreciate your forthrightness about the events leading to vanlife, and my sincerest condolences to you all on the loss of Charlotte's dear mother. Wishing you all the best moving forward.

[@eddo2001]

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.

[@chrisedwards4403]

Let nobody tell you what to do, you gotta be your judge and jury too - alright! Bold stuff, guys - live long and prosper. 🖖🏻

[@Technocrat.]

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.

[@midlifevanlife]

We try our best😂 Thank you ❤

[@Yotrek]

5:09 Lee inspired so many people around the planet. 💙 we love you Lee.

[@eugenio1542]

Thank you both and Ame as well.. Both channels are a delight. Keep on trucking. ☝️❤️🌍🙏

[@bullzye101]

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

[@midlifevanlife]

Sorry for your loss too❤it absolutely sucks. We appreciate your comment, thank you 😊

[@onetwoculinarystew]

Love you guys! So glad I got to meet your mum, Charlotte. We’re both following your journey. We do miss your churros though!

[@midlifevanlife]

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❤

[@paulitomusica6949]

Big hugs to you guys 🤗

[@tonyhawk123]

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.

[@midlifevanlife]

It was so sad to see what happened to her. We really loved their content ❤

[@lesleykurdi873]

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. 🤧😊

[@midlifevanlife]

Oh Lesley, we are sorry. It must still be so fresh for you. Sending love to you and your little dog❤❤

[@diorrybak335]

Sending you care and warmth. I lost my mom suddenly and I'm just gutted. 🌹

[@adamshayes]

You guys have got to be the most honest people on KZbin ❤

[@rrocketman]

Fascinating story. Life is indeed a struggle. May your future have much health, happiness and many satoshis🙂

[@darellnewsome4459]

So sorry for your loss. The loss of a parent or parents is one of the hardest things we have to go through in our lives. The world works in mysterious ways sometimes and most of the time we are led to do what we are actually happiest doing. I admire both of you for sticking together as a couple through tough times, and for having the sticktuitiveness to decide to get out there and enjoy the van life and then sharing your adventures with the rest of us. I wish you both all the best!

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Darell. It really is so hard. You are right life does work on mysterious ways and we just have to keep learning on the way❤️

[@darellnewsome4459]

@@midlifevanlife Exactly! I am so proud of both of you!

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

Thanks for sharing this. it takes courage. I wish you nothing but happiness in your future!

[@susantaylor147]

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 👏👏👏❤🙏🙏🕯🕯🕯🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@midlifevanlife]

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❤️

[@susantaylor147]

@@midlifevanlife you are all very inspiring ❤🍀🍀🍀

[@tonysmith5504]

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 🙏❤️🙏

[@midlifevanlife]

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 ❤

[@tonysmith5504]

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 🙏❤️🙏

[@debrandw246]

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. ❤

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Deborah❤️

[@oldyeller6518]

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

[@midlifevanlife]

I would very much like to think that she is! Thank you ❤️

[@sharongale-hasleham1850]

My Mum also had a stroke 18 months after nursing my Dad for years. Well done both of you for making good after really tough times.x.

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Sharon. Life can be really unfair and it certainly sounds as though you have been through a really tough time❤️

[@qiforlife_daniel.samelson]

I haven't seen a video as honest and real as yours in a long time. For years I follow my life in a van, small houses, out of a desire to fulfill a dream and out of financial challenges that have arisen over the years. That's why it's so refreshing to see real people explain the truth without embellishing the situation like you see so much on other channels. I wish you much success and fulfillment.

[@Karen-bt6lh]

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. 😘

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Karen❤️

[@TheLittleFookersHumum]

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 🌈. ❤️

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Kim❤️

[@ianross04]

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.

[@midlifevanlife]

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 ❤️

[@ianross04]

@@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 🍸

[@lesleyrowe5563]

Thanks for sharing both. You Tube has a lot to answer for - in a good way 😊I too discovered van life while living in Istanbul. 3 years and I love it. Xx

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Lesley😊

[@guyprall]

What a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing

[@clintfletcher3629]

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.

[@midlifevanlife]

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 ❤️

[@barbohanley3882]

Love you guys,you’re the real deal ❣️

[@Mfullen09]

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.

[@midlifevanlife]

Thank you Mark 😀

[@stephenmiller4948]

And, with all my dribble, I understand your situation. I had a VERY sick wife who eventually passed away fourteen years ago. Being a caregiver is a VERY demanding job and anyone who does live through it are heros in my book...