While standing outside their camper, on the shores of Table Rock Lake, in Missouri, Shae Smith said to his wife, "I think I could do this full time." She agreed with that vision and that was the beginning of how the Smiths sold or gave away most of what they owned and headed out on the open road. With a desire to make a difference in this wonderful nation, they have tried to make volunteering and helping others a lifestyle, not just a two week adventure. Instilling character and a love for God and people are priorities to them.
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Shae Smith – Husband. Father. Age 41. Telecommunications Engineer. Likes spending time with his family most of all, but also enjoys four wheeling, reading, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, helping others.
Sheri Smith – Wife. Mother. Age 38. Sheri home schools her six children, which in itself is a full time job. She knows her true calling is to be a wife and mother. She enjoys writing, as well as all of the outdoor activities and adventures that the family go on.
Cody Smith - Age 18. Cody is a wonderful son and brother as well as a hard worker. Finishing up his studies and trying to get the first two years of college completed as well as doing almost full time volunteer work keep him extremely busy and happy. He has helped build churches and camps across the country. He makes knives of all kinds, washes windows, and writes for ATV Magazine about riding ATVs across the country.
Hanna Smith - Age 16. Hanna is our artistic child with interests in guitar and music. She writes her own songs and plays with different bands as we travel. She is a writer for The Independent Scholar Newspaper. She is completing a book of short stories about places she has visited during her trip. The stories are fictional but historically accurate. Helping with the younger kids and learning to take care of a home are high priorities for Hanna as her dream is to be a stay at home mom and home school her children. She is working on finishing up high school and hopes to get her ministerial license from Berean Bible College.
Naomi Smith - Age 10. The word "sweet" does not even come close to describing this child. Her thoughtfulness, smile, and loving words bring smiles to everyone that comes into contact with her. Naomi dances, plays violin and keyboard, reads as many books as she can get her hands on, gardens, and plays with her siblings.
Gabriel Smith - Age 7. This cowboy is full of life. He does everything with zeal and excitement. From bull riding, sheep riding, bike riding, dad riding, running, forts, bugs, drawing, and pretending to be soldiers, cowboys, knights, and anything else, Gabriel knows how to have fun!
Josephine Smith - Age 4. She loves to draw, play dolls, snuggle with mamma, follow mamma, cook with mamma, talk to mamma and dada, and play with her siblings. She especially loves to hold little brother.
Tytus Smith - Age 2. He loves to snuggle with mamma, have the attention of his three sisters, play rough with his brothers, and play with his toys.
