Van Life with My 88 Year Old Grandpa (getting his life advice)

Soooo happy we’ve been able to meet Pop! What a guy!!! Can’t wait to watch this adventure with you two 💛🌞

I'm not crying, you're crying. Adorable video Nate. Glad you made it.

In my opinion this is the most touching video you have ever made. There's so much to learn from the generations before us. The way you talk to each other, the love, the respect...all of it is so special! Thank you for sharing the story of you Pop - he's such a wonderful human being!

The wisdom that man possess is a gift. He was enjoying this trip 10x more than Nate. What an honor for Nate.

As a direct result of seeing this video, I called my 76-year-old mother and we are, right now, having an impromptu slumber party…on my 26-year-old daughter’s couch! 😊 Thank you so much Kara and Nate for reminding us all that it is not about how far we travel, where we stay or the mode of transportation we took to get there, what matters the most is the people, and the memories we make with those people along the journey!!!

Did we just watch young Nate go camping with his 88 year old self? So beautifully and magically surreal how alike Nate and Pop are in this video. Thanks for taking us along on this special adventure!

As a teacher I am always looking for ways to show short videos to 'entertain" the kids. This last week we had a half day meaning I only saw each group for 23 minutes. So I showed this video to my kids, and many of them thought it was amazing that your 88 pops would go camping with you. They also loved the van. Thank you for providing kids a demonstration of normal families live without electronics

Your grandpa is a true treasure. I’m glad you have him in your life.

This is my favorite Kara/Nate video of the year! Your grandfather is a breath of fresh air.😊

One of the most touching, meaningful episodes I think you've ever made. Our culture is desperate for more of Pop's wisdom and experiences. He's such a humble, wise man. Listen to him carefully.

This was the best video I have seen in a long while. Pop, you are a true gem. Nate, cherish that time with him. Kara, you too. My grandparents, grandpa just turned 94 and my Grammy turned 88 in February. Grammy just recently was diagnosed with alzheimer's and dementia. It's been hard on us, especially since my mom, their daughter passed away a year ago in October. I don't take a minute for granted with either of them. My Grammy may not always recognize me now, but she has filled my heart and childhood with wonderful memories. Just like you will have with Pop. Sorry for the ramble. This one hit me hard in the feels. Much love, Elisabeth

This is, hands down, one of the most wholesome and adorable videos I’ve ever watched. Thank you for sharing this with the viewers.

My grandma was my BEST friend before she passed. This has in tears and I'm not even 5 minutes in. When yall announced this one, I didn't realize how much it would heal the part of me that still misses her. Thank you for being so good to your Pop, Nate. You guys are so genuine and this shows why. Very glad to watch this one. ❤

Pops doing Kara has me rolling on the floor. Oh my I love it.

Your first video of 2024 brought me to watch this episode and I'm glad it did. Your pop seems like a sweet, honest and humble man. Makes me miss mine. Great wonderful, heartfelt video❤❤❤

I recently lost my grandfather in June, we live in Cookeville just down from Burgess Falls. This video was so special and healing for me. I wish I would’ve asked him so much more about his life. I will cherish this video forever. I’m glad you shared this amazing moment in life with us. ❤ I love Pop.

My Mom is 81 yrs old and she is addicted to your videos. She says she gets to see places and meet people she will never have the chance to see herself. Thank you for all the great content. Keep up the good work.

When Pop said don't let other people squeeze you into their mold, the tears fell down my face. I am 74 years old and am just now really grasping how much of my life trying to be what "somebody else" thought I should be. I have in the last few weeks started to learn I just need to be me and that is so exciting.

Nate, your end of year video brought me here. Both of my grandfathers had passed on long before I was born, so I was never blessed with an opportunity like this. My father passed on when I was 19. We were very close, but not as much those last couple of years. My father-in-law passed on when our first child was only 3, long before our second child, so they really have not had their grandfathers. This is a video you should be very proud of. While thinking how much I wished I had that opportunity, or that my dad was still alive for a similar opportunity, I found myself smiling the whole time. Cherish that time. Pop is a good guy. Fantastic video.

I loved his answer about whether you should have children or not, it removes some of that family pressure knowing that no matter what even though some people will have their preference, they will support you in whatever you choose because they trust you to make the right decisions for yourselves ❤