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Hardest job for a parent is to let their children live their lives on their terms :)

That's a Mother who loves her Daughter.

Sweet 😍 I'll never forget you and your mother stepped in and helped my family in time of need. We were in 4th or 5th grade @Jenks.. You probably don't remember but I remember & it meant a lot to me and I NEVER forgot it. You both have sweet spirits. Many blessings to you!❤

You have mom's jaw and chin. Enjoy your parents and value the time you have with them. You can never get these times back.

Such a loving, self sacrificing, supportive mother. What a blessing 💕

Having a son that just turned 18 and moved away I know how momma feels. Hugs to momma 😊

A mother's love is forever. ❤

can truly see that your mom cares about you and that she might be hurting due to her illness but she wants the best for you in the end!

Very nice! 💖 Makes me feel bad because my mom felt the same way when I joined the military and then moved overseas. So sweet. Moms are awesome. ♥

And here we are, getting ready to give our 16 year old daughter her own Sprinter. We WANT her to go out and see the world on HER terms. Our job preparing her ends when she leaves home at 18...

I see in the comments where people are putting you down because of how you handled when your Mom cried. I think you did a great job at redirecting your Mom and bringing her emotions back up instead of bringing her farther down. I see a Mother who is very proud of her Daughter. As Mothers we have to let our children go out on their own. I think she's done a great job of letting go. A lot of older people don't understand that today's woman goes out on their own and learns to watch out for their safety. We don't need a Man to protect us. Today's woman shares their life with their partner when they have one in their life. We are not dominated by our partner for healthy relationship.

I've lost my mum... even though i knew she loved me and i her.... it's nothing until they're not there for that unconditional love .. your mum sounds like mine... loves me more than life herself but yet always allowed me to be FREE. Blessings

It’s hard to see the world from the eyes of a parent. You put all these years in and worry and pray for your children and then they tell you to stay in your lane... it’s hard to step back when you’ve nurtured this person his/her whole life...that doesn’t just go away... they’ll always be your baby... and if you’ve got one son/ daughter... it’s hard. I really don’t think my sons will understand their father and I until they have children of their own... they understand how we feel intellectually, but it’s going to take them raising a child of their own to understand us viscerally. I know exactly how your mom felt when she thought about her child going away. I wanted to hug her in commiseration.

Enjoyed these videos of you & your mom! I miss my mom every day, she’s been gone 29 years. 😘😢

Like mother, like daughter. Thank you for sharing. Your mother is beautiful. ❤

That was a great interview. Your mom seems to be really proud of you, and love you, even when she's irritating you just a little...(Part 1). I'm looking forward to watching the evolution of your van life.

Love this. So true when your parents are critical of your life choices you stop sharing with them. Which starts a cycle that as the child you can not control. This is so true with my mom and I. I don't even live in a van, but my mom can not get over the fact that 16 years ago I moved 2,000 miles away from (her) home to California. Glad your mom is excepting and took the time to understand your lifestyle!

This seems to be a generational / cultural / social (etc) difference. It’s not good or bad. It’s just different. If we can celebrate our differences, well, that is success. This is wonderful! Great video!

This was such a great concept for a video surrounding van life. It's so needed. I dont think my mom would ever be on board with me being involved in van life, the one time that I even broached the perimeter of the subject, she did not react well. So that shut me up quickly. One day though, it'll be something I pursue one day.

This is a precious video between you and your mom. It brought me to tears when she started to weep and explain how she felt when you picked up and left. I could see that you were didn't quit get that a mother's love runs sooooo deep that when our child leaves and moves away, it is truly like we are losing them. I think that someday when you have a child or even a pet that you love with all your being, you will get it. (this is nothing negative about you - it's just sometimes how life is) I had a contentious relationship with my mom most of my adult life. Yet I came home to take care of her and my papa for the last 5 years of her life. My choice and I know that not all are able to do this. I promised her when I was 10 yrs old that I would. But now that her and my papa have passed, I am still keeping my promise taking care of their house until we sell. Two yrs+ have and now I am getting ready to hit the road once we sell their home. This video will be an amazing memory for you when your mom is no longer here. It will be one of your treasures. You will be able to reflect on your relationship in a way that may be painful yet filled with love. I'm a 60 yr old woman now, no partner (divorced his behind) and I am so grateful I can look back on the past few years of my life with my parents and know that I gave freely to them what they gave to me all my life. Love - Even when I didn't want it. Just my input, no judgement here. I hope you continue to run free as you wish and take the time to give to your mom and your dad in between.

I put off watching this because I miss my own mom so much. I moved across the country when I was your age and your mom's emotion really hit me right in the feels.

Hello from Tulsa! Continue following your journey, wherever it may take you! Glad your mom gets to be part of it, right now!!

Hey Liz (Wild by the Mile)!!! You look so much like your Mom. This provided great insight as to her thoughts and opinion(s) on what expectations and hopes are for 'her child' from a parent's perspective. Good job. Stay SAFE and Be Careful Out There and THANK YOU for sharing.

Liz, that video is bea•u•ti•ful. It portrays a completely different side of your mom, and of y'all's relationship, from the previous video of your road trip together. I remember you saying in a video awhile ago how your mom didn't understand the lifestyle you've chosen and that you didn't feel accepted or supported. This video shows the process you've both undergone healing. Your mom's love of her daughter, a string, capable woman, is evident. As is your love for her. Wonderful video.

80k subscribers with 12 videos , you are doing something right LIZ....

Having this interview was awesome! But OMG, HUG YOUR MOM!! She's crying and you are just sitting there. She OBVIOUSLY loves you so much! I think what you are not getting from what she is saying is that she was afraid for you and when she saw that you were not alone, you had other people around you to feel that sense of belonging, then she was not so frightened for you anymore. You have a GREAT mom!

I like what you did with your mother, including her in your vanlife. Despite the inevitable tough spots, it’s good for her to see that you knew how to look out for yourself.

I didn't expect to be crying at 7am today. What an amazing mom you have. As for the comments, people write what they are feeling, it has nothing to do with you and more to do with what's going on inside of them. They're projecting their feelings on to you because they want you to feel how their feeling and you probably do for a second. When i read the comments i can practically feel what their emotion was like when they watched the video its very interesting. It has nothing to do with you and more about them, if you know your on the right path doing the right thing then that's all that matters xx

Mom is a hoot. Loved the interview. She is special. Enjoy whatever time you have with her.

The way your Mum loves, cares and supports you is adorable.💕🌸

This is great, and balances out the energy from the previous camping video. Watching the two of you here and listening to your mom made me think of and miss mine.

I love this conversation so much. It’s hard to get my mom to understand my path for wanting to start vanlife. There are past reasons why, like my best friend passing away unexpectedly during her vanlife journey, but I just want her to understand that is a huge part of my reason why.. and that not everything that is different than the norm is scarier than most peoples average life. She looks at all the bad and forgets to see the good and I can’t wait til the day she understands and can see what it’s all about.

I love these videos with your mom! So real! I travel to Arkansas every summer. I live in east Texas so it’s not too far from me. I love it there!

I love your mom!! I'm from Arkansas, lived in Tulsa for a while. She reminds me of my family. Makes me happy!!

love your mom! Hope we see more of her in future videos!

Just came across your channel, I love this video in particular because many people have a really hard time getting their parents on board. It's a hard thing to explain to them and they want the best for you but they don't associate this concept with you doing what's best for you. They think you are lost and it's coming from no where. This video makes the conversation a bit easier :) thank you and awesome channel.

What a beautiful, genuine video. You can see the love between the two of you.

Seeing your moms pain brings home how as Vaner’s going on the road we do need take the time to help our loved one’s to adjust. It takes a long time to set up to get on the road whether you buy ready made or build it takes time. Take the same time to help those who love us understand.

I just want to hug your mom. 💓 She did the best!

Interesting... Cool mom... Very supportive of you... You know... What I got from this... Was... That van life can be a bit lonely... Not just for the one who lives "The Van Life"... But for mom... As well... Mom misses her daughter... But I do commend you Liz... For having the courage and strength of character... You really do shine Liz... In perseverance for what you beleive in and for moving forward in your ventures...

I was not ready for this feels trip. Was amazing to see this insight into something not many people talk about. Thank you for sharing!

Beautiful conversation, full of respect and love! And straight to the point !

Toldja Mama was proud!

Your moms so cute! Thank u for making this video, and thank u to ur mom for giving her perspective, her advice and for keeping an open mind. 😊

Please don’t judge ur mom! Like all moms she gets worried, don’t fault her for having those feelings. It’s natural for a loving parent to not understand ur lifestyle. It takes time to embrace and come to terms with it. Be proud that she loves and accepts you & is trying to be close to you! Life is not perfect, we all make mistakes in judgment and choices but we need to have those experiences to be better humans! Enjoy ur time with ur mother. You only get one mother to love, god bless 🙏🏾

Your mom as a great heart for you. My mother is getting older and even though I am the middle child I feel I am the only one who watches out for her and checks on her. So I totally get why in the other video you say you feel guilty at times. I'm in a wheelchair so I find I have to become very resourceful to help my mom with things as she gets older when my sisters family won't help her, yet they all can walk. It gets annoying. I can't say anything though as I know my mom will be the one who gets yelled at if I do. Just love on your mom, even though she may get on your nerves you only get one mom.

I so love your mom!!!

you are so incredible liz I love this video soooo so so emotional and so real. love you and your momma is so sweet such twang in her accent! haha

So proud of you for stepping out on faith and on your own... 💪🏽🤗👍🦋

Great insight from you both! Your mom will always LOVE YOU !

My parents are very open to me wanting to travel in a van which I was very surprised with, and it makes me so happy that they accept that that’s what I want to do and how I want to live and they always encourage me. I understand that others may not have as accepting parents but you should alway talk to them about it cause it may be a surprise when they accept what you want to do

Cherish your mother. She is a very special woman!

You know you are a whole lot alike your mom. Your mom is a very sweet person. Old man told me once when I was a child. A child grows up looking up to someone wanting to be just like them. Then you become a teenager an want to be everything right the opposite of the one you looked up to. An then you grow up becoming a young man or woman an end up being just like the one you looked up to as a child. Best interview I've seen in a long time.very sweet loving respectfully caring an consideration of feelings. Thanks.

What a Wonderful interview. It is always a gift to see the love between people.

this is so cute. good job guys, keep on shining!

Good for you for living your life and doing what you want to do with your time here on this earth.

OMG thanks for sharing the love filled video... I wish I had the opportunity to make someone all proud as you did with your parents... The second she was about to cry I was already in tears lol... Life is this unscripted journey and you gotta believe in yourself... You have given me hope not to give up.. Thanks... Btw whats up with the Midwest trips lol... Come to Chicago its beautiful here in the winter and soo much to explore...

Your mother definitely has a point: It is a two people relationship. Where would you be without her? If you take such a decision you'll have to integrate and communicate :)

I had to remove myself from my family's lives. Negative, awful people. Especially my mother. My life has been so much better. I should have done it long ago. I understand your position with your mom. I enjoy your vidoes.

Great video! Love seeing your mom on camera.

Hilarious!! Your mom is so funny and real!!

At least you mom has an open mind my parents just face the negative and judge everything closeminded

Love your mum. Awesome woman.

i miss my mom now.so emotional video

love the realness. fan for life

You two need your own show!

what is your mom's illness may i ask? she seems lovely and so proud of you that is for sure. i'm so happy for you that you are taking this time to spend with her. i lost my mom several years ago and literally each day i regret never traveling with her or even spending much time with her. i was always in a rush and never stopped to smell the roses with her. my biggest regret in life literally.

Your mom did a great job.

Excellent two part video. Really enjoy the reality of it...that not everything is sunsets and national parks.

Love your videos! You’ve inspired me to go on more adventures since I’ve moved to San Diego. Hope to run into you sometime! 😃

I'd call that validation. Your mom gets it, and I think every parent has to go through the adjustment of their child becoming their own person and following their own dreams. You should be proud of who you are even more so now, that you know that your parent gets it. You should be feeling free at this stage. The vanlife movement is an extension of the hippy movement, just a little more modern. There's always gonna be gypsies,

It took a while for my mom to come around. She's lived in the same house for 30+ years and her first response was, "but what are you going to do with all your stuff?!?!?" The lifestyle change didn't compute with her for many months. Only recently has she started to come around, which has been satisfying. :) So would it interested you in doing any independent research documentaries or interviews?

Omg I just love yr mum xx

That's some serious advice!

The love is so there!

Life is too short to not hug your mom.

I'm a mother I was young, I try to be supportive but you don't what it is like to be a parent. You don't understand her worriies,She is a mother ,a mothers job isn't to be a best friend its our job to protect, we do need to pretend we are ok with things because I'm not dumb I know your adult kids will do what they want teenagers do. Kids get so bitter that parents are not on board with things they want to do but as a parent you stress worries always in hope maybe they hear a tad of it and take the proper precautions, people think they are invincible and our world has changed so much. I know I can not control my kids they do what they want but I can tell them all these horror stories because maybe they will listen and be a tad safer

Great video!

This made me cry.

Great job Mom, I hope you get to do more trips and videos.

Let go Mom

Great content LIZ.....love the video!!!

That was a really excellent interview. Your mother is incredibly supportive and... wise. I'm sorry and dismayed that some are so cutting with their criticism of you. Trust fund baby? Resources? That's simply jealousy. Ignore it. You do have a good resource though, your brain. It'll carry you through your vision and on to whatever your next goal might be. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work..

Beautiful i love it i can relate :)

That's so much like what me n my mom had.

Mom - so dear...

Funny your mum saying she called you her motion baby... mine said i came intothis world wild lol ...

Hi ,I've just been wondering how you achieved so many followers so quickly . Good videos and content informative as well .Then I checked out your instagram page Question answered. Good looking intelligent good content. Next question is why you don't have your own reality show. You'd sure beat the hell out of watching the cardiacks sorry Kardashians I would love to try your way of life but I have 2 problems 1, is the wife I don't think van life would suit her 2 The UK is a lot smaller than the US .One could probably drive the length of the UK in a day . So I'll have to live my wanderlust vicariously through you .Please take cake Happy Christmas . Darren UK. Subbed by the way

Byw I do think you are an amazing woman. Just giving a momma side.

Support,, is good,,,,

That was a great interview! You should do more interviews with people miss #1 on tv. I bet you could fill a gym too with all that stressed built up.

Nice interview beautiful lady

Liz the rebel, very touching interview. Thanks for sharing, Lord-Jesus-Christ com

Hi! where are you? we miss u! how's mom doing? hope both of you had a great christmas. question... i am interested in getting a custom table like the one you have. is it olive wood and ??. it is beautiful. can you direct me to the maker? thanks and hope to hear from you in the new year. all the best in 2019! x

Please a do a morning or night routine! (-:

What a Lovely Lovey Lovely Woman Is Your Mom . 👍👍👍👍 😘😘

Can u do a day in a life video ??

At the 2 minute mark, I would have taken my mom in my arms and consoled her, not continued the interview like she was some cold, uncaring child. But that's just me.

I’m sorry but if people are judging you for doing what your doing and your letting people like that have space In your thoughts that’s upsetting on both fronts as narrow minded people are hurtful and just out to be critical of others who do what they want/won’t or can’t

your so so pretty...lets go camping