The Beginning…

“From Discouraged to Determined: My Journey Toward Health and Hope” (Part 1) In the fall of 2016, my husband and I decided it was time to make some changes. We committed to walking together every night after work. We were already trying to eat healthy, but we took it a step further—being more intentional and conscious about the choices we were making. At the time, we were living near Jefferson, Texas. The slower pace and quiet setting gave us space to focus on our health, or at least try to. But let me back up a little. In November 2014, we went full-time RVing. For the first year or so, we were stationary, which turned out to be a gift. We were parked next to some of our closest friends, and those days are ones I’ll always treasure. Not everyone gets to pick their neighbors, but in that season, we did—and I’m thankful for the memories we made. Living in an RV gave us the freedom to travel. We’d stay in a place for about 30 days, then move on to the next location. In the summer of 201...