Right now, we’re in this weird, emotional, stressful in-between space.
We haven’t moved back to Texas yet — not officially.
We’re still in Florida, still traveling, still juggling appointments and schoolwork and work and life… but also trying to figure out the logistics, the finances, the timing, the stress, and the emotional weight of getting back to Texas in January.
And the hardest part?
I don’t want to leave this life.
I genuinely love it out here.
But loving something isn’t always enough when you’re a mom.
We’re Not Done Traveling — My Heart Still Loves This Life
If I could choose based only on what I love?
We’d stay traveling.
We’d keep exploring beaches and parks and new cities.
We’d keep making memories in our fifth wheel and letting the kids see the world one state at a time.
Traveling has been good for us.
Healing for us.
Freeing for us.
I’m not running away from this life — I’m holding onto it as long as I can.
But We’re Also Preparing for What’s Best for Our Kids
That’s the part of motherhood people don’t see.
Behind the photos and the sunsets are:
- budgeting and financial stress
- figuring out how to move an entire life across states
- making lists of appointments
- planning around jobs
- praying the timing lines up
- worrying about doing it “right”
- and trying not to cry when you want two opposite things at the same time
We’re mapping out every detail because moving isn’t just about changing locations — it’s about changing everything.
And for us, that change is for Jentri.
Texas Is Where Her Care Team Is — and That Matters More Than Anything
We’ve made incredible memories traveling full-time, but as Jentri gets older and her health becomes more unpredictable, consistency matters more. Her care team at Dallas Children’s/UT Southwestern isn’t just a group of doctors — they’re the people who know her entire story, every curveball, every complication, every baseline.
Moving back to Texas in January means:
- appointments that don’t require flights
- specialists who already know her
- consistent care
- immediate support when something feels off
- and peace of mind for all of us
Even though we’re not there yet, we know it’s coming — because it needs to.
And It’s Not Just About Jentri — It’s About All My Kids
This move is also for Brantleigh and Maveryk.
They need structure.
They need familiarity.
They need sports and school and friends and normalcy.
Traveling gave them adventure, but Texas will give them roots for a little while.
As a mom, I’m constantly trying to balance wings and roots — and right now, they need more of the rooting.
Planning the Move Is Stressful — But It’s Worth It
The financial part is scary.
The logistics are overwhelming.
Trying to time everything perfectly feels impossible.
And making big decisions when you’re exhausted and stretched thin?
Yeah… it’s a lot.
But even through the stress, I know this is the right choice for them.
I Can Love Traveling and Still Choose What My Kids Need Most
This isn’t a story about “giving up” the travel life.
It’s about prioritizing the three little people who trust me to make the right call — even when it’s the hardest one.
I can love our adventures.
I can love the beach, the RV parks, the road, the freedom.
I can love it all…
…but still choose Texas because my kids need that stability right now.
We Aren’t There Yet — But We’re Moving Toward It
January is coming fast.
We’re sorting, planning, saving, preparing, stressing, and praying our way through it.
This in-between season is hard, but it’s purposeful.
It’s the bridge between the life we love and the life our kids need.
And when we finally make it back to Texas, I know it will be because we chose the harder road — the one that puts their health, their stability, and their future first.
And that’s what motherhood is all about.
Best,
Kursti, Founder of Breath in Bloom Collective
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