Now that my husband is retired and I am pretty much pinned to a wheelchair, it is difficult to imagine doing anything without extensive planning. Will it be too hot or too cold, will the hotel room be fully accessible, will I be able to find a restroom, will the restaurant have a table I can pull up to, will a long car ride cause an MS setback? So many things to consider, I have become increasingly non-impulsive. 

Even before an MS diagnosis we were still careful as to where and when we would splurge on a vacation or an expensive purchase. 

We had planned a trip to Italy at a time when I could still walk as long as I took frequent breaks and avoided cramming too much into each day. The closer we got to the final payment, the more anxious I became. We currently lived in a large two story house with lots of stairs. It was becoming increasingly difficult for me to get around, so we decided to look for a ranch style home instead of a trip to Italy. I will always regret that decision even though I knew it was for the best.

It has always been a dream of ours to take our girls back to Disney World, only this time to include significant others and all our grandchildren. 

Well, we made the decision to go for it in October of 2026. It will be a complete surprise to the grandkids as I plan to tell them all this coming Christmas.

Yes, I am worried about how my body will handle the flight, the long days and the sensory overload but this may possibly be the last opportunity to spend an unforgettable week with all my immediate family. 

I have decided to be crazy and impulsive regardless of what Multiple Sclerosis thinks about it!