2:18 Do you homeschool? 2:55 What's wrong with Pearl's back? 4:29 How do you have internet? 5:59 How to we get mail? 7:39 Hardest part about life in an RV? 10:37 How long do you stay in places? 13:57 How do you decide where you are going? 15:39 How do you afford to travel? 21:00 Megan talking over Mike 24:32 Pep talk
I absolutely love the chemistry you guys have. How Megan is a talker and Mike is not. And Mike's laid back personality, with Megan's outgoing personality. You guys are so brave, that's how I see your family. In all aspects, the number of kids, the financial side, the traveling. I sincerely love watching your family.
You cannot let others desires for you to keep you from reaching your potential....that's not exactly what you were comunicating but it's a good thing to consider....in other words be who you are even if it means isolation from your old life.
I actually love the way that you two balance each other out with your personalities and I just think it just shows how full of love and ambition you have!!!
Hehehe. I was thinking, Megan talks over him a lot BUT it's a two way street and you both seem so happy with your relationship, so who the heck cares? You can see the love!
Love that pep talk. Life it not mean to be endured; it's meant to be lived! Even if you only take one small step at a time towards your dream, that's more progress than you made the day before. Thanks guys!
I think that their personalities compliment each other so well that it just all works out. There are people who have huge houses, tons of money and no kids and they hey don't get along half as good.
Angela Lee they are married that's why you are married long enough you know what the other one is thinking.....! It's true I've been married since 3-23-91 husband and I finish each other's sentences all the time and have for years
Love this video. Died laughing at Megan finishing Mike's sentence while answering that question. Also it's terrible that you are getting negative comments. I find Megan so engaging. 💗
I promise I never once was worried about Megan finishing Mikes sentences or talking over him. I think it's so funny and also stupid people were/are so worried about that. I'm sorry Megan, that must suck to get those comments! I love your talking and Mike, your chill, laid back energy is awesome also! Love your videos, thanks for letting so many of us into your family adventures! :)
Beard game is strong Mike!!! Found you guys last night and have spent a little too long catching up on all your videos! Loving your adventure guys! Can't wait to see what 2017 has in store.
YES! Thank you, Mike and Megan, for your speech about going for your dreams and not settling for anything less. I wish more people would have this mentality. My husband left his engineering job 5 years ago (We're celebrating that milestone this Friday!) because he was completely unhappy and HATED his job. He worked with the same company for over 10 years and had just been offered a promotion with a very substantial raise. The problem is that he'd be traveling a ton and never be home. We had 2 small children so that was just not an option for us. He wanted to be a present father, not one that just saw his kids on the weekends. He left his job so that we could pursue our own business. Our first business didn't work out like we had imagined and lost all of our savings and retirement. We do not regret that decision one bit. While we lost a lot of money, we gained SO much knowledge about business. We now are both self taught graphic designers with our own freelance company designing visual brands for businesses all across the world. I don't say this to prop ourselves up, I say this to show that if you have enough drive and work hard enough that you can do anything you put your mind to. Of course there were MANY sleepless nights, scary days, having to ask for help to get us through having zero money as we transitioned after our first business. We were just dead set and absolutely determined that he was not going to go back to a "regular" job that he hated that much after we had worked so hard to get him out of the rat race. We have now been full-time RVers for nearly 2 years and feel so completely blessed that we get so spend all of our days with our kids and each other. Our family follows yours on Instagram @livingourdash
I really enjoyed this. It felt like such a laid back Q&A, as if we were just sitting round together chatting. You guys have a really amazing ability to put people at ease. I love all your videos and feel honoured to watch your beautiful family on this incredible journey you're on xx
I really enjoyed this video! People will always feel entitled to comment on what you do with your life, but I'm grateful when I see people loving God and living life to the fullest. You all are a huge inspiration!
You're the coolest couple! It's so lovely to see you talking about how Mum can finish Dad's sentences! You're a Diamond couple! (you get that!). You rock!
Yeah! I noticed that she finishes your sentences BUT I also noticed he doesn't mind. I noticed he's laid back character. Thanks for sharing your story and willingness to help others.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I love you channel!! Although I am 56 years old, they make me feel like I want to be adopted into your family. May the Lord continue to bless you with safe travels.
I went to knorppandsouth.com, under the essential oil tab and saw a lovely picture of Megan and a handsome man. After looking at it for a solid minute I realized it's Mike! That haircut sure threw me off! Love y'all
Thank you Megan and Mike for sharing your story. I´m watching several months and it just feels like meeting with old friends. If you´re ever in germany let me know so we can meet and have some fun together.
I actually officially subscribed to your channel today based on your Q&A. Thanks for the reelz. Adore the family you made and chose. You are both very cool for so much responsibility. I vote yes for positively, the world needs more!
Thanks for the pep talk, Mike! Your words struck a chord in me because I too believe that we shouldn't just settle and give up our dreams because we think there's no point to chasing it. Even if we never fully achieve all that we hope for, it is the journey towards that dream that enriches our lives and makes it all worthwhile.
Mike, right when you started that pep talk, I broke down crying. I just found your family today while surfing tiny homes. I LOVE your family & the energy. It's planning & risk time for me. Until then, I'll be following.
Oh my gosh, just found this video because watching my TH-cam, that's how it goes. You have no idea how your "pep talk" though 2 years later, is so timely for me right now. Thank you for taking the time to share. Thank you so much! Blessings!
I randomly discovered your channel and have been hooked. I love the way you guys interact, so real and genuine. you guys don't put on an act for the camera which is nice to see.
What you are doing is a gift to all of us. You get an A plus stamp on every point you made in this video. I wish you could see and feel how much joy and encouragement you bring to me and 1000's of other viewers that follow your Chanel. You really are fantastic people.
Very good video, I don't know how you two keep your sanity with 9 kids, Very inspiring, Me and my girlfriend have been on the road for about 4 months and we are a young couple, we get asked all the time how do you afford this? How do you keep your medical insurance paid and do you keep your social security paid if you don't have jobs? These are great questions especially for young couples traveling full time? For me and Julie we sold are houses in Nashville and made a very good profit, we didn't have any mortgages, so this money well keeps us afloat, as far as medical insurance, we have a great plan through the Nashville Musicians Union, we both work in the music industry, I'm a music producer and own my own music video production company and Julie is a session singer and a musician, so we both are self employed and self pay into social security. The music business can be very stressful and we just needed a break, so we decided to take a year off and travel in a 24 foot THOR motor home, whats ironic, Julie just came off the road doing a 9 month tour with Carrie Underwood as a backup singer and it was her idea to do this trip, some people were just born to travel, Your journey is very inspiring, looking forward to your next video, safe travels.
I have been sitting here binge watching your videos because I am seriously considering going full time in a rv. I grew up living this life and I also am a member of the LDS church. I am a single mom of 7 kids. 4 kids left at home. One adult child and 3 under 18. Searching through youtube to see if there was anything new or something I needed to learn before I take off on the road. I really appreciate that y'all are doing this. Thank you brother and sister!!
I just found y'all and I am making my way through your videos , I love the way Megan is with the kids you just take it in stride and your feathers never get ruffled :) . And you and Mike work together so well its like no words need to even be spoken . I am a little surprised just how nosey people can be asking questions LOL but again you take it in stride ... Y'all are amazing .
Love seeing your channel! Really appreciate getting the opportunity to see how you live on the road. Your kids are so cute. When I saw your daughter didn't notice her back. I saw how warm and sweet she is. God Bless and safe travels.
I think what you are doing is great. I am adopted from South Korea and I grew up in the Midwest. I find it wonderful that you are blessed to be able to adopt from China. I have a few friends who are adopted from Korea and China. I was born with albinism and so I have blond hair and blue eyes. I'm legally blind but I am so glad that I have had an opportunity to grow up here in the US. LOL But God is good and I was able to be adopted into a nice family. I grew up and went to Bible college in IN. I met my husband there and we have been married now for 16 years. We have two children and we have home schooled for the past 10 years . We have put them in Christian school this year and they enjoy it much. I enjoy your videos and I am glad that there are other families who do fun and fascinating things with their children. I hope one day I'll get to meet you in your travels but for now I am glad you have your yoututbe Channel. God bless and be safe.
i'm the quieter one in my marriage, and was definitely attracted to my husband's easy chatter and celebrate it. it's so true that we don't all have equal desires to talk in front of others or in all situations. you guys have an awesome relationship, and it doesn't ever feel like one is overpowering the other, imo. thanks for your witness!
Just a personal thanks for your vlogs! They always make me so happy, love your family and love keeping up with your travels! You've inspired me to travel to America after uni! Much love from Australia :)
Izzybee You so should. We're from SA and as a family of 4, did a 3 month road trip through America last year. Kids did year 11 and 12 online, so did not miss out on education.
Love these videos. Makes me want to be a kid again. The children will probably realize what a great childhood they had after they are grown. Lovely family.
You guys should definitely promote your products in some of your videos or even just in the description I'm sure lots of your subscribers would love to support you guys!!!
This is the first video I’ve seen from your channel and I’m totally in love! You both help so many people with every random video you create. Inspiring, informative and even strengthening.
Friends, I know this is an "old" video, but your pep talk makes this my favorite of all your videos, truly. When I became an unemployed, single (divorced) mom, I poured my heart out to the Lord for 2 months about how to move forward and He clearly answered me with a home daycare that has been consistently and increasingly blessed for going on 8 years! I so appreciate your candor and down-to-earth personalities! Blessings on your family this tumultuous year!! 🙏🏼🙌🏻
Our family just sold our home & purchased a travel trailer to live in. We move in 3 days & I just want to say how much I LOVE y'alls pep talk!! Its also nice to see & hear other families who've reached, are going through & have gone through the same thoughts about life we are. Inspirational!!
I THINK THESE 2 ARE AN ABSOLUTE BLESSING TO THIS WORLD...I've only recently discovered you guys but my god if only there were more people like you guys in this world!!! I love how big all yours hearts are and how no matter what you always try to be happy and see the best in everything even if times are rough. I think it is incredible that you act as an example of acceptance of all forms of humanity and you are all so loving with one another xxx love from thailand
Hi! Family of 10 here to! We are active duty and considering this life for the last 2 years of service before retirement. These videos are awesome and they have helped so much! Big family dynamics are so different than a smaller family.
give you guys major props for being able to do what you do! I have 3 kids and felt like I have a hard time keeping up with everything we have to do. home schooling 9 and doing your own business and traveling in a small space is amazing.
I so look forward to your videos everyday and watch faithfully! I love your family, the honesty, the faith you have, and your ability to be as humble as you are! Such an inspiration. Also, I think the conversation about "weirdo-creepies" was my favorite part of that entire video! 😂
We have a family of six and my husband didn't think full-time RVing would work for us. Your videos have truly shown us that it's surely possible. Thanks for sharing!
We are Canadian full time rvers. We live in our 40 foot motorhome traveling between Canada and the USA (currently in Yuma). Love Love LOVE the pep talk at the end of your video 💖💖. Keep up the great job!
I'm so excited that I just found your channel, my husband and I eventually want to start a homestead in another state and started discussing living in an RV on property with our 4 kids while we build a house so I was looking for anyone else doing something similar.. I will now go binge watch all your videos.
I don't know how I came across your channel 4 days ago but I've been watching it to relax on and off and just came across this one and its so inspiring. Firstly major props for addressing MLM's and also not forcing it down your viewers throats. Then in addressing your faith saying whatever you believe in rather than the in God only kinda route. But the end message about coming from hard times and working for what you want is exactly what I needed to hear. Had a rough few years and this year has been amazing ( touch wood) and now I'm trying to decide what to do in the new year and now have a clearer vision. Thanks and best wishes on your continuing journey!
You and your family are living life out on the leading edge! You are part of our society that is growing daily of people who KNOW that there is more to life than what we've been told to believe. You are a part of the new pioneers of humanity who want to understand and experience the world as more than what we "think" it is. Its great to see others choosing to rise the steps to live life this way. It's not easy at first because it's hard to let go of feeling like everything you do is "risky" and of letting go of your fear of "Is this going to work out?" as being a required part of your existence anymore. Some days it is literally putting one foot in front of the other just to get through the day but then you get there and your like "Did I do that?" and you are amazed at yourself at what you've accomplished. The one thing I've noticed is that as that way of thinking and believing gets pushed to the side, I've started seeing everything as a path to experiencing joy and happiness even in those moments that are challenging because I know that being in awareness of how I choose to get through them is what helps my soul expand and the best part is that I'm teaching myself and my children awesomely beautiful and loving lessons about how to love genuinely ourselves and each other and to do so generously! You are teaching how inspired thoughts become inspired actions and I sincerely appreciate that you are helping to show others how living the life you truly want AND deserve to live is completely doable, fun and loving, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! Sending love and happiness to your family and blessings of abundance as you all continue on your journeys together! 💞
I never considered traveling like this as something that I would want to do in the future, but after watching your videos it's quickly becoming a life goal. Thank you guys for sharing!
It's almost 2am, and I'm not sure how I landed on this video but I'm so glad I did! I appreciate both of y'alls openness and transparency. Especially about how you've both were open about turning your lives around to living your dreams, and that it wasn't easy and that life wasn't always easy. I'm at that point in life now were change needs to happen, and hearing you both speak about taking those risks and getting out of being complacent really hit home, so thank you so much for that. You guys have a beautiful family and I wish you all the best and keep putting out the positivity!
You two are so cool. Today I tripped over your dream realized speech. Thank you for sharing your dreams and how you stepped out. Encouraging us all to make a step forward. Thank you.
I just discovered your family. My husband and I are foster/adoptive parents and all our kids have disabilities. I love how down to earth you guys are with regards to your kids’ disabilities. Keep making the videos!
I think you both are so Kool and love just listening to both of you back and forth. Keep interrupting Megan that's what us women do. Lol It doesn't seem to bother him one single bit either. You are living my dream. You are both awesome!!
It was funny ... at the end when Mike started his speech, he was interrupted by the text bing, the kids ... and I had to laugh! He is a very easy-going, patient man. And Megan's more like me, I think ... "God grant me patience, but hurry up about it". lol You two are very cute together! Just like me & my husband.... 😍
Hi, new fan here and this Q&A is great. As it is 2019 summer!!! it is very interesting to see you two are fairly spontaneous and I have watched One Tribe of Many, Sarah and Solo and 9.5 kids. They are planners. So it’s fun and interesting to see both work.
We changed our life and just spend the last three months traveling and visiting family. Now we are house sitting for the next year in Pennsylvania. People continue to make comments like, "You guys moved again?" But we love living our life. We can serve where ever we are at. Thanks for you channel. Just found you.
I just found your channel & am so happy I did! You & your family are lovely (adorable kids) & I'm glad you've been fortunate enough to be blessed by God with the opportunity to spend this much time with each other & have experiences & adventures that I can guarantee your kids will always hold near & dear to their hearts. You're very lucky to have this type of closeness at a time when so much heartache is happening worldwide & I have deep admiration for those that have found a way to combat the negativity that surrounds so many others. Also, I must say that I truly feel sorry for those that have left negative comments over videos like this. It's sad when others feel the need to pick apart someone else's happiness, especially when they're trying to do so much good (especially for their kids) at a time in our world when it's needed the most. Hope you guys enjoy the holidays!
24:40 "If you have dreams that you want to live and you've found that your life is not getting you there then go ahead and do something to change, to get to that dream." So timely.
I agree with this except if that "something" to get there is by scamming people through a MLM.... not cool. We don't, in the end, get to a dream by loading off other people just because we can be fake and with a bubbly personality (as is the case of every single doterra high up I have ever known). Eventually (maybe not even in this life) that dream will have to come bite us in the butt sadly.
I am not being critical but RVs are a rarely designed for 11 people (especially children) to exit quickly enough in case of fire. I RV'd as a kid and even lived in one for 6 months while building the family home. Though the RV was designed for 6 and 6 lived in it I can honestly say a fire would have been a killer (or burned us) had that happened while we slept. I would recommend frequent fire drill, like once a week (include some while kids sleep) so they leave automatically. Kids tend to hide from fire not leave it like we think they will.
Oh my goodness!!! SO for the past 2 years i have had this idea of traveling with my husband and daughter in an RV and see the country. I have seen others do it and think it looks like FREEDOM to me. My daughter is 10 and just entering Middle School come August and think this time before High School would be the BEST time to do something like that! I am also a part of a Multi Level Marketing business that has provided so much more than i ever thought. I would love to be able to build my business to a level that this kind of opportunity could become reality! I JUST came across your page yesterday and have been completely inspired by your family! Thank you so much for this video and your honestly!
If my family ever traveled, I would have probably pushed my brother off a cliff (or vice versa) by the second day. It's good to see you all get along with the amount of room you have.
You guys balance each other well. If Mike had the personality of Megan, You would spend more of your time talking over each other instead of listening to each other. If you both had Mike's personality, You wouldn't talk as much or communicate with each other or talk to new people. Mike is probably more the thinker. When Megan said that they'll try to do these monthly or weekly (I don't remember which) Mike said don't say that. You were balancing each other. Megan dreaming; Mike rationalizing. I love your relationship. I would tend to be more like Mike. If I would marry someone who is more of a thinker, we would spend lots of time thinking and little time talking. (Major subject change😊) I like channels that are this size. The ones that are huge seem so impersonal and they will probably never see your comment, but here you can respond to at least some of them.
+Sheri Fox, this is Mike. Actually Megan is more of the thinker. Her brain is constantly in motion about everything. I'm more of the doer. I'm very task oriented and not really a deep thinker like Megan. We compliment each other well in that way too!
God sent me to your video , I've never watched you before and came across your video showing your RV. I picked this one next and was just enjoying it then bam !! Your pep talk at the end was spoken right to my heart!!!!!!!! I can't even explain to you how much I needed that. We recently adopted through foster care , my husband hates his job he's miserable, I have lupus and am in a wheelchair now . ECT ECT ECT and today I said " God is this just it for us". Thankyou
lu see they Unschool, it's a where they have their kids learn what they want and not by a schooling system... basically a free will to do anything and watch documentaries and learn about what they want... kind of like when people go to school for 12 years and only remember certain stuff... so their is no tests or anything... personally i call it bullcrap cause I dont feel like they will have good knowledge and won't get good jobs or have good knowledge of anything in the world...
Amanda Nicole so u think test makes you smart? Cause u do realize that public n private school does not teach the basic needs of life ..... It's practically 12 yrs of dumbness and test doesn't even have anything to do with you knowing anything ..... Also kids does not retain 80 percent of what they learned in school sooo why call something you loved to learn about bullish?
Amanda Nicole you really only NEED to learn reading, writing, and math. everything else can be learned through discovery. most homeschooled kids don't get the luxury to travel the world though, but I can imagine their kids will be more well rounded and intelligent than the large majority of adults. I was homeschooled, and my parents took a similar approach to my learning. I learned the basics from them (writing and math), but everything else I learned through discovery on my own terms. I have done just fine in life so far. My homeschooled education better prepared me for college and life. I have a degree in economics & mathematics now (I graduated magna cum laude - top of my class), and I work from home in the tech industry. homeschooling is definitely not for everyone; you have to have a lot of self discipline. if you can't handle that, then it's not for you.
Basically, from all I've seen, unschooling works really, really well if you do it from the very beginning. People that go for a traditional schooling approach of any kind and then switch to unschooling, even if they want to make it work, it's very hard to really keep going and not just do nothing. But if you go for an unschooling approach from the start, children are born wanting to know everything, wanting to learn all they can, and if they are encouraged, they keep going. Often the guilt and shame and stress of traditional education is what kills a love of learning stone dead. In places in the world where education is a luxury instead of an obligation, kids pray to learn, and that can be the same anywhere. Often people have an instinctive intuition for when it's the right time for them personally to learn something, and given the chance, they will learn. Basically if you teach kids reading and basic math and logic, they will dive into the things the interest them.
This is currently what my husband and I are going through . Try to figure out a better source of income that also gives us our freedom with our family but also gives us the funds to go enjoy things . So you’re family is inspiring .
Didnt know you could afford an RV, international adoption fees, and raise 9 kids just by selling oils! who knew its such a huge seller that you could live the life and dream just from that! whaaaat 😮 people struggle with 0-3 kids with 1-2 parents each working 40+ hour workweek😥😥😥 #Mindblown
@@a_spooky_chick6751 you do not get gov money if you adopt... Plus their adopted children are from China so their is nothing to reimburse them from the US gov... Just sewms like good people who have a heart for the orphan.
Holy WOW!!! When you said "If that girl I was could see me now..." THAT hit my heart...in a wonderful way ❤ I am still in that "Girl" stage in a lot of ways...my husband and I are 5 years and two tiny babies in...I cannot wait to see what we become!
my wife and I love you guys! your family has been an absolute inspiration for me to put all my trust in God for my future. Your story is so familiar to ours! Thank you to for pasting to youtube and sharing your beautiful family!!!
I just want to say that y'all are my inspiration. Im a single mom of two boys and saying things haven't gone as planned is an understatement. how ever I've always wanted to live in an rv and travel. Im now more interested in the tiny houses. you inspire me to work harder. I loves watching your videos.
awe my sweet pearl I thought it was a mic so I didn't say anything but you tell pearl she is my favorite I love her she's so adorable I love it when she's talking she's so cute
I can't thank you enough for your honesty and candor! My husband and I have been struggling with life stuff for some time. We started our own business (with Amway) and while we love what we do, we've had a really hard time growing it successfully. But I won't give up!! My kids deserve an amazing life, and I will do anything to give it to them!!
they are brilliant! They are so nice to share their life with us and to make time to make videos for us. And there's people out there being rude and criticising, shame on you you are all jealous. I love you guys, you are amazing! God bless you ❤
2:18 Do you homeschool?
2:55 What's wrong with Pearl's back?
4:29 How do you have internet?
5:59 How to we get mail?
7:39 Hardest part about life in an RV?
10:37 How long do you stay in places?
13:57 How do you decide where you are going?
15:39 How do you afford to travel?
21:00 Megan talking over Mike
24:32 Pep talk
Amber Nicholls that was nice of you!
thank you!!
You are awesome haha. Loved just watching the entire video anyway but u took time to do that it’s so nice. Xx
Amber Nicholls you are a saint
Super helpful!
I absolutely love the chemistry you guys have. How Megan is a talker and Mike is not. And Mike's laid back personality, with Megan's outgoing personality. You guys are so brave, that's how I see your family. In all aspects, the number of kids, the financial side, the traveling. I sincerely love watching your family.
Wonderfully said, simona!
simona absolutely love this comment
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You cannot let others desires for you to keep you from reaching your potential....that's not exactly what you were comunicating but it's a good thing to consider....in other words be who you are even if it means isolation from your old life.
I actually love the way that you two balance each other out with your personalities and I just think it just shows how full of love and ambition you have!!!
I just don't understand where any negativity comes from. Your videos always make me happy xx
Carrie Waters everyone is raised different. with this in mind, I understand where negative comments come from
Envy maybe
Hehehe. I was thinking, Megan talks over him a lot BUT it's a two way street and you both seem so happy with your relationship, so who the heck cares? You can see the love!
Love that pep talk. Life it not mean to be endured; it's meant to be lived! Even if you only take one small step at a time towards your dream, that's more progress than you made the day before.
Thanks guys!
I think that their personalities compliment each other so well that it just all works out. There are people who have huge houses, tons of money and no kids and they hey don't get along half as good.
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Angela Lee yes she continues to interrupt him and cut him off!! why?
Angela Lee they are married that's why you are married long enough you know what the other one is thinking.....! It's true I've been married since 3-23-91 husband and I finish each other's sentences all the time and have for years
Love this video. Died laughing at Megan finishing Mike's sentence while answering that question. Also it's terrible that you are getting negative comments. I find Megan so engaging. 💗
I promise I never once was worried about Megan finishing Mikes sentences or talking over him. I think it's so funny and also stupid people were/are so worried about that. I'm sorry Megan, that must suck to get those comments! I love your talking and Mike, your chill, laid back energy is awesome also! Love your videos, thanks for letting so many of us into your family adventures! :)
Love you guys. I can't say it enough. You handle yourselves with such dignity and confidence and field criticism with such grace. Bravo for you!
Beard game is strong Mike!!! Found you guys last night and have spent a little too long catching up on all your videos! Loving your adventure guys! Can't wait to see what 2017 has in store.
Dan Galla same story Here lol
Dan Galla same lol I found them last week
YES! Thank you, Mike and Megan, for your speech about going for your dreams and not settling for anything less. I wish more people would have this mentality.
My husband left his engineering job 5 years ago (We're celebrating that milestone this Friday!) because he was completely unhappy and HATED his job. He worked with the same company for over 10 years and had just been offered a promotion with a very substantial raise. The problem is that he'd be traveling a ton and never be home. We had 2 small children so that was just not an option for us. He wanted to be a present father, not one that just saw his kids on the weekends. He left his job so that we could pursue our own business. Our first business didn't work out like we had imagined and lost all of our savings and retirement. We do not regret that decision one bit. While we lost a lot of money, we gained SO much knowledge about business. We now are both self taught graphic designers with our own freelance company designing visual brands for businesses all across the world. I don't say this to prop ourselves up, I say this to show that if you have enough drive and work hard enough that you can do anything you put your mind to. Of course there were MANY sleepless nights, scary days, having to ask for help to get us through having zero money as we transitioned after our first business. We were just dead set and absolutely determined that he was not going to go back to a "regular" job that he hated that much after we had worked so hard to get him out of the rat race.
We have now been full-time RVers for nearly 2 years and feel so completely blessed that we get so spend all of our days with our kids and each other. Our family follows yours on Instagram @livingourdash
I really enjoyed this. It felt like such a laid back Q&A, as if we were just sitting round together chatting. You guys have a really amazing ability to put people at ease. I love all your videos and feel honoured to watch your beautiful family on this incredible journey you're on xx
I really enjoyed this video! People will always feel entitled to comment on what you do with your life, but I'm grateful when I see people loving God and living life to the fullest. You all are a huge inspiration!
You're the coolest couple! It's so lovely to see you talking about how Mum can finish Dad's sentences! You're a Diamond couple! (you get that!). You rock!
Yeah! I noticed that she finishes your sentences BUT I also noticed he doesn't mind. I noticed he's laid back character. Thanks for sharing your story and willingness to help others.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I love you channel!! Although I am 56 years old, they make me feel like I want to be adopted into your family. May the Lord continue to bless you with safe travels.
I think it is adorable that Megan finishes Mike's sentences and he doesn't even care!!
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I went to knorppandsouth.com, under the essential oil tab and saw a lovely picture of Megan and a handsome man. After looking at it for a solid minute I realized it's Mike! That haircut sure threw me off! Love y'all
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Thank you Megan and Mike for sharing your story. I´m watching several months and it just feels like meeting with old friends. If you´re ever in germany let me know so we can meet and have some fun together.
I actually officially subscribed to your channel today based on your Q&A. Thanks for the reelz. Adore the family you made and chose. You are both very cool for so much responsibility. I vote yes for positively, the world needs more!
Thanks for the pep talk, Mike! Your words struck a chord in me because I too believe that we shouldn't just settle and give up our dreams because we think there's no point to chasing it. Even if we never fully achieve all that we hope for, it is the journey towards that dream that enriches our lives and makes it all worthwhile.
Mike, right when you started that pep talk, I broke down crying. I just found your family today while surfing tiny homes. I LOVE your family & the energy. It's planning & risk time for me. Until then, I'll be following.
Oh my gosh, just found this video because watching my TH-cam, that's how it goes. You have no idea how your "pep talk" though 2 years later, is so timely for me right now. Thank you for taking the time to share. Thank you so much! Blessings!
I randomly discovered your channel and have been hooked. I love the way you guys interact, so real and genuine. you guys don't put on an act for the camera which is nice to see.
+Christina Chang - ❤👋
What you are doing is a gift to all of us. You get an A plus stamp on every point you made in this video. I wish you could see and feel how much joy and encouragement you bring to me and 1000's of other viewers that follow your Chanel. You really are fantastic people.
Very good video, I don't know how you two keep your sanity with 9 kids, Very inspiring, Me and my girlfriend have been on the road for about 4 months and we are a young couple, we get asked all the time how do you afford this? How do you keep your medical insurance paid and do you keep your social security paid if you don't have jobs? These are great questions especially for young couples traveling full time? For me and Julie we sold are houses in Nashville and made a very good profit, we didn't have any mortgages, so this money well keeps us afloat, as far as medical insurance, we have a great plan through the Nashville Musicians Union, we both work in the music industry, I'm a music producer and own my own music video production company and Julie is a session singer and a musician, so we both are self employed and self pay into social security. The music business can be very stressful and we just needed a break, so we decided to take a year off and travel in a 24 foot THOR motor home, whats ironic, Julie just came off the road doing a 9 month tour with Carrie Underwood as a backup singer and it was her idea to do this trip, some people were just born to travel, Your journey is very inspiring, looking forward to your next video, safe travels.
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I have been sitting here binge watching your videos because I am seriously considering going full time in a rv. I grew up living this life and I also am a member of the LDS church. I am a single mom of 7 kids. 4 kids left at home. One adult child and 3 under 18. Searching through youtube to see if there was anything new or something I needed to learn before I take off on the road. I really appreciate that y'all are doing this. Thank you brother and sister!!
You two are adorable!Also,Couple's always talk over eachother all the time.I dont see why people are so flustered by it.
+Ashley Davis - right?!
I don't care what people say about this family, I look up to and love them for sharing their lives with us.
I just found y'all and I am making my way through your videos , I love the way Megan is with the kids you just take it in stride and your feathers never get ruffled :) . And you and Mike work together so well its like no words need to even be spoken . I am a little surprised just how nosey people can be asking questions LOL but again you take it in stride ... Y'all are amazing .
Your children are so lucky to have these opportunities. Love watching your adventures.
Pearl is the most Amazing Young Lady that I have ever seen, she lets nothing stop her 🙂❤️🙏
Love seeing your channel! Really appreciate getting the opportunity to see how you live on the road. Your kids are so cute. When I saw your daughter didn't notice her back. I saw how warm and sweet she is. God Bless and safe travels.
I think what you are doing is great. I am adopted from South Korea and I grew up in the Midwest. I find it wonderful that you are blessed to be able to adopt from China. I have a few friends who are adopted from Korea and China. I was born with albinism and so I have blond hair and blue eyes. I'm legally blind but I am so glad that I have had an opportunity to grow up here in the US. LOL But God is good and I was able to be adopted into a nice family. I grew up and went to Bible college in IN. I met my husband there and we have been married now for 16 years. We have two children and we have home schooled for the past 10 years . We have put them in Christian school this year and they enjoy it much. I enjoy your videos and I am glad that there are other families who do fun and fascinating things with their children. I hope one day I'll get to meet you in your travels but for now I am glad you have your yoututbe Channel. God bless and be safe.
i'm the quieter one in my marriage, and was definitely attracted to my husband's easy chatter and celebrate it. it's so true that we don't all have equal desires to talk in front of others or in all situations. you guys have an awesome relationship, and it doesn't ever feel like one is overpowering the other, imo. thanks for your witness!
Just a personal thanks for your vlogs! They always make me so happy, love your family and love keeping up with your travels! You've inspired me to travel to America after uni! Much love from Australia :)
Izzybee You so should. We're from SA and as a family of 4, did a 3 month road trip through America last year. Kids did year 11 and 12 online, so did not miss out on education.
+Lee Golder that's so cool! I've just finished yr 12, so hopefully if I save enough I'll be able to go with a friend one xmas holidays
Izzybee My son has his year 12 exams next week.
Good luck to him! I have my last one on thursday
Lee Golder
Love these videos. Makes me want to be a kid again. The children will probably realize what a great childhood they had after they are grown. Lovely family.
You guys should definitely promote your products in some of your videos or even just in the description I'm sure lots of your subscribers would love to support you guys!!!
This is the first video I’ve seen from your channel and I’m totally in love! You both help so many people with every random video you create. Inspiring, informative and even strengthening.
I'd love to do what you guys are doing! You're giving those kids a wonderful life and great memories. God bless!
Friends, I know this is an "old" video, but your pep talk makes this my favorite of all your videos, truly. When I became an unemployed, single (divorced) mom, I poured my heart out to the Lord for 2 months about how to move forward and He clearly answered me with a home daycare that has been consistently and increasingly blessed for going on 8 years! I so appreciate your candor and down-to-earth personalities! Blessings on your family this tumultuous year!! 🙏🏼🙌🏻
I am new to our channel and I just want to say the Mike your pep talk at the end was THE BOMB!!! Thanks I needed to hear that!!!
Our family just sold our home & purchased a travel trailer to live in. We move in 3 days & I just want to say how much I LOVE y'alls pep talk!! Its also nice to see & hear other families who've reached, are going through & have gone through the same thoughts about life we are. Inspirational!!
The pep talk at 24:40 makes this video SO WORTH the watch. Thank you for giving and living outside the box. God bless!
I THINK THESE 2 ARE AN ABSOLUTE BLESSING TO THIS WORLD...I've only recently discovered you guys but my god if only there were more people like you guys in this world!!! I love how big all yours hearts are and how no matter what you always try to be happy and see the best in everything even if times are rough. I think it is incredible that you act as an example of acceptance of all forms of humanity and you are all so loving with one another xxx love from thailand
Ive wondered on how u afford a full time travel for months! I love your family😚 You are both such great parents!!
They sell snake oils and get others to do it too.
Hi! Family of 10 here to! We are active duty and considering this life for the last 2 years of service before retirement. These videos are awesome and they have helped so much! Big family dynamics are so different than a smaller family.
This is the second of your videos I have seen. It is clear that you two are very close knit as a family and as a couple.
give you guys major props for being able to do what you do! I have 3 kids and felt like I have a hard time keeping up with everything we have to do. home schooling 9 and doing your own business and traveling in a small space is amazing.
I so look forward to your videos everyday and watch faithfully! I love your family, the honesty, the faith you have, and your ability to be as humble as you are! Such an inspiration. Also, I think the conversation about "weirdo-creepies" was my favorite part of that entire video! 😂
We have a family of six and my husband didn't think full-time RVing would work for us. Your videos have truly shown us that it's surely possible. Thanks for sharing!
We are Canadian full time rvers. We live in our 40 foot motorhome traveling between Canada and the USA (currently in Yuma). Love Love LOVE the pep talk at the end of your video 💖💖. Keep up the great job!
I like the fact that you home school these kids..It is a big bonus down the road for the kids positive out look in life..
I'm so excited that I just found your channel, my husband and I eventually want to start a homestead in another state and started discussing living in an RV on property with our 4 kids while we build a house so I was looking for anyone else doing something similar.. I will now go binge watch all your videos.
Erin Schlegel my husband and I live in a tiny 400sq ft cabin with our 4 kids while we build our house. It's nuts 😂😂
Samantha Meyer are you surviving?! We don't currently live in a big place but an rv would definitely be a big adjustment!!
I don't know how I came across your channel 4 days ago but I've been watching it to relax on and off and just came across this one and its so inspiring. Firstly major props for addressing MLM's and also not forcing it down your viewers throats. Then in addressing your faith saying whatever you believe in rather than the in God only kinda route. But the end message about coming from hard times and working for what you want is exactly what I needed to hear. Had a rough few years and this year has been amazing ( touch wood) and now I'm trying to decide what to do in the new year and now have a clearer vision. Thanks and best wishes on your continuing journey!
I have never noticed Megan speaking over Mike. Lol now i notice lol !!
You and your family are living life out on the leading edge! You are part of our society that is growing daily of people who KNOW that there is more to life than what we've been told to believe. You are a part of the new pioneers of humanity who want to understand and experience the world as more than what we "think" it is. Its great to see others choosing to rise the steps to live life this way. It's not easy at first because it's hard to let go of feeling like everything you do is "risky" and of letting go of your fear of "Is this going to work out?" as being a required part of your existence anymore. Some days it is literally putting one foot in front of the other just to get through the day but then you get there and your like "Did I do that?" and you are amazed at yourself at what you've accomplished. The one thing I've noticed is that as that way of thinking and believing gets pushed to the side, I've started seeing everything as a path to experiencing joy and happiness even in those moments that are challenging because I know that being in awareness of how I choose to get through them is what helps my soul expand and the best part is that I'm teaching myself and my children awesomely beautiful and loving lessons about how to love genuinely ourselves and each other and to do so generously!
You are teaching how inspired thoughts become inspired actions and I sincerely appreciate that you are helping to show others how living the life you truly want AND deserve to live is completely doable, fun and loving, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Sending love and happiness to your family and blessings of abundance as you all continue on your journeys together! 💞
24:40 and on.. yes, that is a powerful message!! I'm going to jump!
I never considered traveling like this as something that I would want to do in the future, but after watching your videos it's quickly becoming a life goal. Thank you guys for sharing!
It's almost 2am, and I'm not sure how I landed on this video but I'm so glad I did! I appreciate both of y'alls openness and transparency. Especially about how you've both were open about turning your lives around to living your dreams, and that it wasn't easy and that life wasn't always easy. I'm at that point in life now were change needs to happen, and hearing you both speak about taking those risks and getting out of being complacent really hit home, so thank you so much for that. You guys have a beautiful family and I wish you all the best and keep putting out the positivity!
You two are so cool. Today I tripped over your dream realized speech. Thank you for sharing your dreams and how you stepped out. Encouraging us all to make a step forward. Thank you.
Love your prep talk at the end. Very encouraging and applicable to my family's life choices at the moment so thank you :-)
I just discovered your family. My husband and I are foster/adoptive parents and all our kids have disabilities. I love how down to earth you guys are with regards to your kids’ disabilities. Keep making the videos!
I think you both are so Kool and love just listening to both of you back and forth. Keep interrupting Megan that's what us women do. Lol It doesn't seem to bother him one single bit either. You are living my dream. You are both awesome!!
It was funny ... at the end when Mike started his speech, he was interrupted by the text bing, the kids ... and I had to laugh! He is a very easy-going, patient man. And Megan's more like me, I think ... "God grant me patience, but hurry up about it". lol
You two are very cute together!
Just like me & my husband....
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Hi, new fan here and this Q&A is great. As it is 2019 summer!!! it is very interesting to see you two are fairly spontaneous and I have watched One Tribe of Many, Sarah and Solo and 9.5 kids. They are planners. So it’s fun and interesting to see both work.
We changed our life and just spend the last three months traveling and visiting family. Now we are house sitting for the next year in Pennsylvania. People continue to make comments like, "You guys moved again?" But we love living our life. We can serve where ever we are at. Thanks for you channel. Just found you.
I just found your channel & am so happy I did! You & your family are lovely (adorable kids) & I'm glad you've been fortunate enough to be blessed by God with the opportunity to spend this much time with each other & have experiences & adventures that I can guarantee your kids will always hold near & dear to their hearts. You're very lucky to have this type of closeness at a time when so much heartache is happening worldwide & I have deep admiration for those that have found a way to combat the negativity that surrounds so many others. Also, I must say that I truly feel sorry for those that have left negative comments over videos like this. It's sad when others feel the need to pick apart someone else's happiness, especially when they're trying to do so much good (especially for their kids) at a time in our world when it's needed the most.
Hope you guys enjoy the holidays!
+Ender41948 H - thank you! That truly means a lot! ❤🎁👏
She seems like a happy kid. Proof that a loving and happy family is the best cure.
24:40 "If you have dreams that you want to live and you've found that your life is not getting you there then go ahead and do something to change, to get to that dream." So timely.
I agree with this except if that "something" to get there is by scamming people through a MLM.... not cool. We don't, in the end, get to a dream by loading off other people just because we can be fake and with a bubbly personality (as is the case of every single doterra high up I have ever known). Eventually (maybe not even in this life) that dream will have to come bite us in the butt sadly.
Mike, I absolutely loved your 'speech'. It really made me think a lot about things. Thank you.
I am not being critical but RVs are a rarely designed for 11 people (especially children) to exit quickly enough in case of fire. I RV'd as a kid and even lived in one for 6 months while building the family home. Though the RV was designed for 6 and 6 lived in it I can honestly say a fire would have been a killer (or burned us) had that happened while we slept. I would recommend frequent fire drill, like once a week (include some while kids sleep) so they leave automatically. Kids tend to hide from fire not leave it like we think they will.
Lisa Bissett A fire drill once a week? Kids don't need to repeat a fire drill once a week.
Oh my goodness!!! SO for the past 2 years i have had this idea of traveling with my husband and daughter in an RV and see the country. I have seen others do it and think it looks like FREEDOM to me. My daughter is 10 and just entering Middle School come August and think this time before High School would be the BEST time to do something like that! I am also a part of a Multi Level Marketing business that has provided so much more than i ever thought. I would love to be able to build my business to a level that this kind of opportunity could become reality! I JUST came across your page yesterday and have been completely inspired by your family! Thank you so much for this video and your honestly!
I love your channel, love your family! Great Q & A video!
About Eve... She's Perfect in every way that truly counts!! God Bless you and your family!
If my family ever traveled, I would have probably pushed my brother off a cliff (or vice versa) by the second day. It's good to see you all get along with the amount of room you have.
Your family is very successful by living your dream! Thank you for taking us along for the ride!
You guys balance each other well. If Mike had the personality of Megan, You would spend more of your time talking over each other instead of listening to each other. If you both had Mike's personality, You wouldn't talk as much or communicate with each other or talk to new people. Mike is probably more the thinker. When Megan said that they'll try to do these monthly or weekly (I don't remember which) Mike said don't say that. You were balancing each other. Megan dreaming; Mike rationalizing. I love your relationship. I would tend to be more like Mike. If I would marry someone who is more of a thinker, we would spend lots of time thinking and little time talking.
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I like channels that are this size. The ones that are huge seem so impersonal and they will probably never see your comment, but here you can respond to at least some of them.
+Sheri Fox, this is Mike. Actually Megan is more of the thinker. Her brain is constantly in motion about everything. I'm more of the doer. I'm very task oriented and not really a deep thinker like Megan. We compliment each other well in that way too!
Okay, so I was kinda off. But you still complement each other just not the way I thought.
Knorpp and South could not stop laughing. " what's that bell.". " ding dong". "ding bat."
God sent me to your video , I've never watched you before and came across your video showing your RV. I picked this one next and was just enjoying it then bam !! Your pep talk at the end was spoken right to my heart!!!!!!!! I can't even explain to you how much I needed that. We recently adopted through foster care , my husband hates his job he's miserable, I have lupus and am in a wheelchair now . ECT ECT ECT and today I said " God is this just it for us". Thankyou
That pep talk came at the perfect moment for me. Thank you so much! Very inspiring!
You have adopted and that alone is a selfless thing to do. You keep doing whatever you are doing cuz its freakin awesome.
One of your best vlogs so far your honesty is really inspiring thank you x
Mike's speech was galvanizing - glad I found your channel. I want to live the life of my dreams!
You guys really inspire me. Thank you💋
Just found you guys tonight, and i am so so happy that i did. that pep talk at the end was just hat i needed. thanks so much for sharing.
I'd love to know more about homeschooling and how you deal with school. Love your videos x :)
lu see they Unschool, it's a where they have their kids learn what they want and not by a schooling system... basically a free will to do anything and watch documentaries and learn about what they want... kind of like when people go to school for 12 years and only remember certain stuff... so their is no tests or anything... personally i call it bullcrap cause I dont feel like they will have good knowledge and won't get good jobs or have good knowledge of anything in the world...
Amanda Nicole so u think test makes you smart? Cause u do realize that public n private school does not teach the basic needs of life ..... It's practically 12 yrs of dumbness and test doesn't even have anything to do with you knowing anything ..... Also kids does not retain 80 percent of what they learned in school sooo why call something you loved to learn about bullish?
Amanda Nicole you really only NEED to learn reading, writing, and math. everything else can be learned through discovery. most homeschooled kids don't get the luxury to travel the world though, but I can imagine their kids will be more well rounded and intelligent than the large majority of adults. I was homeschooled, and my parents took a similar approach to my learning. I learned the basics from them (writing and math), but everything else I learned through discovery on my own terms. I have done just fine in life so far. My homeschooled education better prepared me for college and life. I have a degree in economics & mathematics now (I graduated magna cum laude - top of my class), and I work from home in the tech industry. homeschooling is definitely not for everyone; you have to have a lot of self discipline. if you can't handle that, then it's not for you.
Basically, from all I've seen, unschooling works really, really well if you do it from the very beginning. People that go for a traditional schooling approach of any kind and then switch to unschooling, even if they want to make it work, it's very hard to really keep going and not just do nothing. But if you go for an unschooling approach from the start, children are born wanting to know everything, wanting to learn all they can, and if they are encouraged, they keep going. Often the guilt and shame and stress of traditional education is what kills a love of learning stone dead. In places in the world where education is a luxury instead of an obligation, kids pray to learn, and that can be the same anywhere. Often people have an instinctive intuition for when it's the right time for them personally to learn something, and given the chance, they will learn. Basically if you teach kids reading and basic math and logic, they will dive into the things the interest them.
This is currently what my husband and I are going through . Try to figure out a better source of income that also gives us our freedom with our family but also gives us the funds to go enjoy things . So you’re family is inspiring .
We are in the same boat, any ideas yet?
Didnt know you could afford an RV, international adoption fees, and raise 9 kids just by selling oils! who knew its such a huge seller that you could live the life and dream just from that! whaaaat 😮 people struggle with 0-3 kids with 1-2 parents each working 40+ hour workweek😥😥😥 #Mindblown
Pink yeah something seems off about that.
So they are at a higher level I in a pyramid scheme. I'm pretty sure that you get government money if you foster or adopt.
@@a_spooky_chick6751 you do not get gov money if you adopt... Plus their adopted children are from China so their is nothing to reimburse them from the US gov... Just sewms like good people who have a heart for the orphan.
Love that Pep Talk at the end Mike! I also needed to hear that right now!
Can you explain how you handle things like doctor's, dentists or other things that are continuous that need to be done
Clarissa Janes oh true
Clarissa Janes yeh I wondered this too
Clarissa Janes they just book an appointment when it's needed in that particular state they are in n also those that accepts their insurance
good question. and taxes!
Holy WOW!!! When you said "If that girl I was could see me now..." THAT hit my heart...in a wonderful way ❤ I am still in that "Girl" stage in a lot of ways...my husband and I are 5 years and two tiny babies in...I cannot wait to see what we become!
Thanks guys. You are always so honest and that is brave. x
You guys are doing a great job of demonstrating the message that you hoped to share through TH-cam, it is good to see a happy and motivated family.
I think you compliment each other nicely
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my wife and I love you guys! your family has been an absolute inspiration for me to put all my trust in God for my future. Your story is so familiar to ours! Thank you to for pasting to youtube and sharing your beautiful family!!!
If you're in Northern California you should visit gold country RV campground
I just want to say that y'all are my inspiration. Im a single mom of two boys and saying things haven't gone as planned is an understatement. how ever I've always wanted to live in an rv and travel. Im now more interested in the tiny houses. you inspire me to work harder. I loves watching your videos.
awe my sweet pearl I thought it was a mic so I didn't say anything but you tell pearl she is my favorite I love her she's so adorable I love it when she's talking she's so cute
I can't thank you enough for your honesty and candor! My husband and I have been struggling with life stuff for some time. We started our own business (with Amway) and while we love what we do, we've had a really hard time growing it successfully. But I won't give up!! My kids deserve an amazing life, and I will do anything to give it to them!!
if you come to Tennessee, check out our state park in pikeville its called fall creek falls
they are brilliant! They are so nice to share their life with us and to make time to make videos for us. And there's people out there being rude and criticising, shame on you you are all jealous. I love you guys, you are amazing! God bless you ❤