Please notice that I said better, not easier. At a certain point in this journey everyday life becomes more difficult. When you travel you are simply choosing to take those challenges with you. Our last trip was a couple of nights during the holiday season over a year ago. We went to a resort about an hour away. It was a quick reminder of why we don’t go very often. However, I am also remembering trips that we have enjoyed in the past. Perhaps it can be worth the extra effort, so I have booked a few days at the beach.

Since I know we can’t take every modification with us I am working on a list of essentials we must have. The resort has valet parking to make arrival and unloading easy. I requested a room with handicap accommodations, close to the elevators, and with an ocean view balcony. I called ahead to make sure the room is appropriately equipped for someone with mobility issues. There is a restaurant on site which does room service and our room has a small kitchen so means meals and snacks should be covered. We will be in a queen bed rather than our king, but I think we can make that work for a few nights.

My husband is anxious about going, it’s hard leaving all of our comfort at home. I am trying to help him understand that it will be okay. This trip has no agenda and will simply relocate our normal activities. If he wants to sit in the room and look out at the ocean all day while he reads, it’s okay with me. I have no expectation for long walks on the beach or shopping in the local gift shops, I simply want a peaceful getaway for both of us. I hope that is what we end up getting.