Great post Tom and I think it is something we all struggle with. Given your situation - I would certainly say GO FOR IT. Things will work themselves out when it is time for that to happen, and by doing what you have wanted to do, you will not have regrets. Regrets cost alot more than credit card interest!

Enjoy each and every moment. You are certainly not being irresponsible and do not let your wife feel guilty!! That would be a real downer for the trip for all of you.

I recently visited a family who just lost their 2nd of 3 children. First loss was their son to a drunk driver, 2nd to cancer - they have lots of money. And I KNOW they would trade every cent for one more day with their loved ones. No regrets tour. Go for it.

P.S. I would also find out what secret "bucket list" things your wife may have always wanted to do but hasn't and I'd make those happen too. Life isn't about the number of breaths you take, but it is about the moments that take your breath away.

Donna

Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)