We apologize for the maybe sad subject matter today. We, like you (most likely) think about our parents often and miss them every day. There’s so much we wish we could tell them or ask them.
Sometimes it’s the little things that bring them to mind—a favorite song on the radio, a smell from the kitchen, or an old photo tucked away in a drawer. Other times, it’s something big: a milestone you wish they could’ve seen, or a decision you wish you could’ve asked their advice on. Those moments remind us how deeply their influence continues to shape our lives.
For many of us, our parents were the ones who sparked our love for travel and the outdoors. Maybe they were the ones who first took us camping, showed us how to build a campfire, or packed up the family car for a weekend road trip. Those memories are woven into who we are, especially for those who now explore the country in RVs, carrying a piece of their spirit along for the ride.
Even if they’re no longer with us, their presence lingers—in our traditions, our laughter, and even our quirks. And for those lucky enough to still have parents around, today might be a good day to call or visit them, just to say hello.
So tell us: Are your parents still alive? If not, we invite you to share a favorite memory of them in the comments below. We’d love to read your stories.
As always, thanks for voting.
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My young bride and I are the parents.
I think the question is are “your” parents still alive , not whether you’re a parent.
Both of my parents died before I was 30, so a long time ago. They weren’t interested in camping of any portable sort, but built a cabin in the woods, 20 minutes from home. I was allowed, in those old days, to explore fairly freely, even with a lake at the bottom of the hill. They also took me on a road trip every year, I’m sure they counted pennies to do so. Now, after tents and popups, my husband and I take trips in a small TT with certainly more amenities than the cabin had.
My Mother turns 95 in three weeks. She just moved to assisted living tho.
Mom is 96 and still going strong. Still living independently in her bridal home and just gave up driving last year even though the Dr said she was still able.
My parents are gone but the photo brought back memories. As in, geez those square aluminum crank out window frames are sharp. Five stitches in my head as a reminder.
I was fortunate to have my parents for a long time. Dad lived to 95 and Mom lived to 98. Her Mom lived to 102.
I was 21 when I lost my mom …. dad died in his early 80’s. I envy those who have elderly parents still.
Regretfully, I am in the majority on this poll. Mother In Law is still going strong tho….
I have now lived 8 years longer than my dad and 16 years longer than my mom (I have lived almost half of my life without my mom), and 64 years longer than my brother. (Life is great, but math sucks.)
I lost my dad in 1969 a few weeks before i turned 19. Dad was 48 when he suffered a massive heart attack on a golf course. I lost my mom a few weeks before Christmas in 2013. I was 63. Mom was 88 when cancer took her. I miss them every day,
Both are gone. And I sure miss them. More every day.