A leap of faith

The simple life, RV-style

Leesburg natives Ricky and Krista Fay made a drastic transformation when they paid off bills, sold everything they owned, and decided to hit the road for a year-long (or longer) journey across the United States with their six children in a 300-square-foot recreational vehicle. They have no regrets. “We are so glad we took that leap of faith and decided to go on this adventure,” says Krista, reflecting on their voyage that began mid-February. “Of course we were nervous and a bit fearful of all the unknowns that lay ahead, but it has sure been worth it. We have learned that sometimes the biggest risks in life can turn out to be have the biggest rewards.”

Their children, ages 10 to 1, are being homeschooled on the road, and among their favorite moments: Alison and Lyla loved running up and down a giant sand hill in front of the entrance to Arches National Park in Utah; Kaleb treasured mining for gold in rivers; Keenan was tickled to see snow in Colorado; Kanyon and Misha were all smiles playing in the sand and water on the California beaches.

Krista is blogging about her family at www.simplelifefullhearts.com. “We never expected that our family story would encourage and inspire families not just all over America but all over the world,” she says. “Families everywhere are simplifying their lives and reconnecting again. They have found that if we can do it, being a family of eight, then surely they can do it, too.”