Don't wait.

[Steph and Dud B]

After reading all the classifieds of Ollies for sale because of "health reasons," and one person who said they bought their Ollie "one year too late," we decided to push ahead with our purchase before actually retiring. Then it happened to us. Steph was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in July, just two weeks after we took delivery of Eggcelsior.

Our little Ollie allowed us to find last minute reservations at state and COE parks and get away a bit during the initial treatments. The change of scenery was good for both our souls. 

At the moment, Steph is doing spectacularly well, with no cancer detected in her last PET scan. She's not cured, but it's very, very encouraging! We've pushed our retirement up a bit and we're hoping we can continue to enjoy good heath and get out in Eggcelsior as much as possible in the coming years.

I think the message here is: don't wait for retirement to live your best life. We've seen friends and coworkers put off their adventures, waiting for a retirement they never got. If you've got the means to get out there and have your adventures now, in an Ollie or not, strike while you can. You just never know.

Be safe and well, everyone. We'll see you on the road!

 

[DaveAndBecky_NorthernMI]

@Steph and Dud B

I couldn't agree more. We toured the Oliver factory in May 2021 and placed our order the same day. Two months later I was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma. 6 months of chemo and several surgeries later, I am feeling great and scanning clean. We picked up our Oliver in April 2022 and have been hitting the road as often as possible while still working. While waiting for delivery, learning all that is entailed in owning one of these amazing trailers was a welcomed distraction from my health setbacks.

Wishing Steph (and you) continued good health and positive news on treatment. 

"get busy living or get busy dying" - Andy Dufresne Shawshank Redemption

[Steph and Dud B]

@DaveAndBecky_NorthernMI, so glad to hear you're scanning clear! I'm so impressed with what they can do with treatment now. I hope we can meet someday and share success stories over a few drinks.

[Shawna and Scott]

Prayers to Steph and you !!!  We hope its nothing but continuing good news.

It took me a while to realize that if we want to do the things we have talked about and see the things we want then we have to stop talking/planning  and just go do it. 

Great movie but so true: "get busy living or get busy dying" - Andy Dufresne Shawshank Redemption"