OT: Am I thinking rational? (long)

[deekaypee]

As others say, go if your disability regs allow for it! (Kudos to crisi for helping cover all your bases.)

FWIW, I had EXACTLY the same reaction when I was diagnosed several years back. I was in grad school then, and I couldn't afford to go, financially, so on the credit card it went because I couldn't afford not to go mentally and emotionally. I went after a three surgeries & a round of chemo--it was the best $ I ever spent. Planning the trip gave me something to look forward to, I was able to convinced loved ones to go with me, and we ended up having a great time. I give a huge amount of credit to the trip--before, during, and after--for keeping me centered when I most needed to be.

 

[Crazy4Disney72]

First of all, I'm so sorry you and your family are facing this. I think your desire for a trip with your family right now is totally rational. I would definitely go and build those memories, you might need a happy place in your mind to look back on as you endure the cancer treatments. Go, have a wonderful time, then come back and fight this disease and then once you recover, you can plan another trip that you can save and pay cash for, but in this instance, I would definitely go, even if it had to be on credit.

 

[Helene]

to you & your family. I'd go & try to keep the budget within reason.

Please keep us posted on your decision & your progress!!

 

[grlpwrd]

...Anyway, maybe I am just dealing with my mortality now, but I suddenly want to go to DW in Nov during Thanksgiving. We have a big trip planned with very close friends next May, but I want to go NOW. Just me, DH, and DD. I am almost adament that we need to do this trip. We can not afford it, but I don't care. As far as I am concerned the trip can go on a credit card just like the medical bills. I just want to throw caution to the wind, hop in the car, and go to DisneyWorld. I think I just want to forget for a while what my family and I are going through. DH says absolutely not, but this is all I can think about right now. Please someone tell me what to think. Am I being unreasonable? If you were in this situation what would you do?

I think you've already made your decision.

Looking back, I wish I spent more time with my grandmother while she was in remission with ovarian cancer. I wish I took her to NYC like I had planned even if I did have to use credit. I know it is bad to use credit, but I think in most extreme cases it's okay to do....

Best wish to you!

 

[dunbarfamily]

I'd say go! You'll figue out how to pay for it later. YOU need this, and so does your family!

My prayers are with you.

 

[myAAbatteries&aTD]

I"m so sorry you're faced w/ this battle - my prayers are w/ you.... I'd have to go to Disney - you all need the break and the normalcy of a family get-away. Hugs to all of you...

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I'm sorry and my prayers are with you. My vote is definitely GO!!! Go now and have a blast, the memories will help you get through this challenge in your life. Go, go, GO!!!