Author: stephanielkarasek

I grew up in Minnesota and attended college in Duluth.  Hiking and exploring the North Shore is one of my favorite things to do in the Midwest.  Minnesota’s North Shore is a 145-mile stretch from Duluth to Grand Portage.  Scenic trails, state parks, small towns and miles of untouched wilderness line this stretch of road.  …

This past March I moved into my tiny home on wheels.  I had been researching small RVs and vans for over a year and finally found the perfect one.  Not actually the perfect one, as no RV is perfect, but the perfect one for me.  Late March, I flew to Lynchburg Virginia and picked up …

The Family Partners Team traveled to Africa in April to visit the communities that we serve in Kenya.  I was not able to travel with the team this time but will be visiting soon.  I’m excited to share the incredible journey they embarked on, including the opportunity to share written prayers from individuals and families …

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens is a little-known botanical garden in Williston Florida.  It is set in a 100-year-old limerock quarry and is absolutely beautiful.  I have lived in Florida for nearly 30 years and had never heard of it.   It is located in the middle of nowhere about 30 minutes NW of Ocala. Cedar …

When I made the decision to live full time in the RV I had to ask, “Where should I park it?” I had been living stationary in the class A RV for almost 2 years in Florida. Now that I will be traveling for my role with Family Partners, it was time to consider somewhere …

In the summer of 2021, I made the decision to sell my house and many of my possessions and begin the process of minimizing and downsizing.  I moved from my house to a small apartment, then a large RV and finally, my van.  Why?  Is the question that I am often asked, and I understand …