🌍 Faith, Family, & Remote Freedom
We’re Lee and Clarissa, a family trying to explore the world God created while building a legacy of freedom. Panama is our current home base as we see where God leads next! We hope to inspire your dreams and stay grounded in our "Why."
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Many of you have asked if there are Christian churches in Panama. Today we visited our first church in Panama and we’re sharing our experience as well as tips for finding a body of believers in Panama.
Watch the video here:
Finding a Church in Panama 🇵🇦 | Our First Visit to Panama International Church
https://youtu.be/Xlrp6-BiMPc
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3,000 SUBSCRIBERS! 🙌🏾✨
We are officially 3,000 strong and our hearts are overflowing.
If we’re being honest, there are days when balancing full-time remote work, homeschooling, and living abroad feels completely overwhelming. 🌊 The transition hasn't been easy, but when we took that leap of faith to move, we chose to obey. Seeing this community grow is such a beautiful reminder that God honors that step into the unknown.
First and foremost, all glory goes to God for His provision and strength. And to YOU 🙏🏾 thank you for walking this path with us. We are so grateful to have you in the withthesmiths family! 🗺️🙏🏾
Drop a 🙌🏾 in the comments if you’re also walking by faith right now!
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Be honest 👀
How would you rate our $1,600/month apartment in Panama? 🇵🇦
Drop your rating below ⬇️
⭐ 10/10
⭐ 8–9
⭐ 6–7
⭐ 5 or below
We can take it 😂
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What would you have done if the gas alarm went off 3 days after moving into a new apartment abroad? 😅
https://youtu.be/2A5EHPPx2vc?si=YjeW0...
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New Video Alert! 🚨 🇵🇦 We’re breaking down everything we’ve learned about the daycare system here in Panama.
From costs to what to look for in a facility, we’re sharing the 'must-knows' for expat families.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/onztYDi42mY?si=lmGMX...
Have questions about schooling in Panama? Drop them in the comments of the video and we’ll jump in to help!
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We moved our family - including our kids - from Tampa to Panama 🇵🇦
It’s only been two weeks…
and we’re already learning a LOT.
New country. New routine. New reality.
Did we make the right decision? Follow along to see how this unfolds ✈️✨
🇵🇦😳 Did We Make a Mistake Moving to Panama?
youtube.com/shorts/tdF3Kl3cA8...
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7 minutes?! That’s the average time you guys are hanging out with us in the new Panama video so far. We are so grateful for the support! ❤️
We really shared alot about our first week, from the relief of finding childcare and health insurance to finally feeling a little less stressed. 🌴
For those who watched: Which part of the move are you most curious about? The restaurants? The paperwork? Or just the lifestyle? Let us know below! 👇
One Week in Panama… It’s Getting Better 🇵🇦 | Black Family Expat Update
https://youtu.be/r6R2mmykv-Y
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It hadn’t been a week of being in Panama before we had to navigate the healthcare system and we were very surprised by the experience. We talk about it in this video.
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If you’re new here, we’re a family who recently moved from Tampa, Florida to Panama 🇵🇦, and we’re sharing our real-life journey — the highs, the challenges, and everything in between.
This space is for all of us to connect. You can now post here on our channel too! 💬
To get started, tell us:
✨ What would you like to see next?
✨ More day-in-the-life in Panama?
✨ Cost of living breakdowns?
✨ Schooling, housing, or adjusting with kids?
✨ Honest talks about leaving the U.S.?
We’re building this community together, so your input matters. Thank you for being here and supporting our family’s journey! 💛
Visit my Community: youtube.com/@WithTheSmiths_/community
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That face you make when you move to Panama expecting budget groceries… and the receipt says otherwise 🤣🤣🤣🤣
#ExpatLife #PanamaLife #RealityCheck #GroceryShock #MovingAbroad #LivingOverseas #TravelHumor #Relatable #YouTubeLife #FamilyAdventures 😅🧾🌴
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