She worked in a court system along the Gulf Coast.
Five years ago, she approached him with a five-year plan to retire and live on the road in an RV.
So, she bought an RV.
He was an outdoor adventure guide in the hills of West Virginia.
Five years ago, he agreed to go along with this plan.
And, he said, “Of Course, we must name her Serenity.”
We’re about to hit the road and we thought we would start sharing our story online. Follow along here on our Blog, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube as we transition to a life on the road.
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Celebrating Five Years with Serenity

Today marks the five-year anniversary of purchasing Serenity and the successful culmination of our retirement plan. As we sit inside Serenity, parked in my daughter’s yard for the week, we’re reflecting on this journey before heading back to Biloxi for the final house clear-out. When I last wrote, we were gearing up for our garage…
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The Fridge Saga and Life’s Next Chapter
Well, it’s official—I retired on April 30th! After 50 years of working, it feels surreal knowing I’ll never have to step into an office again. And yet, instead of kicking back, Shane and I have been busier than ever. Right after retiring, we had to take Serenity into the shop—her fridge conked out again. I…
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Boondocking and Family Time: A Weekend Adventure
Last weekend, we took another trip to visit my dad. This time, we decided to do a bit of boondocking along the way, adding a little adventure to our journey. Since Friday was a holiday, I had the day off, and when I heard from my son, Jon, that he and Kristen would be at…

