Chicago trip

Marty and I flew to Chicago this past week to assist his elderly and much loved mother in various ways. We worked hard, accomplished our intentions, and had some time together to enjoy the neighborhood, as well as precious time with his mother.

The dehydrating conditions of air travel impact Marty quite dramatically. There was also a fair degree of added stress in that the place we stayed afforded very little privacy and many sleep interruptions. Food choices that are most ideal for Marty were also slim.

Marty did quite well, given the above described limitations, while we were in Chicago. Once we returned home, intestinal distress and overall exhaustion hit Marty hard. He is not as diminished in comfort as he has been previously, but still in need of naps, a hot water bottle on his abdomen to sleep, and a generally reduced activity schedule.

At this point, we manage the effects of travel and stress on Marty's condition reasonably well, which is not to suggest that travel is a breeze for him. We learn, constantly, from experience. Our next trip to Chicago will hopefully include more privacy and ease in where we stay so that the stress of travel for him can be minimized.