After spending the last month back in my home town with family and friends, and doing a lot of work on my motor home, I’m beginning to realize I’ve taken some things for granted. When I set out on this journey, almost a year ago, I was very diligent about making sure my “home” was in tip top mechanical shape. I bought new tires, had the brakes overhauled, and got a clean bill of health on it from a reliable mechanic. But, the combination of little leaks, minor problems, and some brutal wind on the way to my current destination has been something of a wake-up call regarding the integrity of the coach. It’s not that I didn’t expect some issues when I set out in a 20 year old motor home, but I did expect it would last me for at least 3 or 4 years. Considering the latest issues, the mortality of this RV would appear to be approaching sooner than I thought.

I’ve really grown to love this lifestyle over the past year, and I will do whatever I can to continue. And here’s where I’m asking for help from you, my friends and fans. I’m either going to need some serious (meaning expensive) repairs done to this home on wheels, or I’m going to have to replace it with a newer (used) one. I have some savings set aside, but it’s not enough. So I’m calling on everyone who likes my work and would like to see this journey continue, to please show my portfolio to as many people as you can. Especially if you happen to know someone who has decision making power regarding the decorating of corporate, government, or business offices, as this is where most of the sales of my prints come from. I offer discounts for multiple prints and I’m also open to licensing agreements. Here is the link: Loree’s Portfolio

I will continue to make the repairs I can as they are needed, but at some point, it’s going to go beyond my DIY ingenuity. It’s possible that it already has. Rest assured, my safety is not at risk, but the livability of this home of mine is coming into question. I will do whatever it takes to continue until I cannot any more.

I also know that things have a way of working out just as they are supposed to, so I’m paying attention to whatever life brings my way. If I’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that these bumps in the road inevitably turn out to be opportunities in disguise. I’m already keeping my eyes open for an affordable, but newer motor home. I’m already looking around at the cost of repairs. I will do whatever I can to continue down this road (pun intended), including asking for help from everyone out there who reads this blog. Help me get my photos in front of as many eyes as possible and help me continue doing what I believe I was meant to do. Thank you so much for your support.