Thanks everyone. I hadn't thought of using a wheelchair at the airports . . .. great idea! I am not quite that bad yet, but the walk would make me insanely miserable once in my cramped coach seat on the flight. My other fear is of needing the restroom at a time when it is unavailable (Crohn's urgencies) or right before boarding . . . and missing my flight!

After a week-end of calls from my daughter wanting to know what I want to do, I have come to the conclusion that I would rather travel alone than have my schedule and every move dictated by their needs. We are at that stage in our relationship (I love her dearly) where she can be a little "mothering" if you know what I mean. I have almost decided I would rather go ahead of them, visit my Mom solo for a couple days, and have our visits cross rather than try to coordinate every move. It would cost more. . . .but I am the kind of person who can relax and enjoy better if I am not on someone else's itinerary.

Does that make sense?

Besides, I am actually thinking of staying at a retreat run by nuns from the order my favorite college professors were in . . . I figure the quiet, prayer chapels and solitude might be helpful while making a stressful visit to my mom who won't know me when she sees me . . .

Am I crazy?