A Disabled Car Trip

In a little over a week my mom, myself, Max and Margo will all pile into my mom's Jeep and embark on an eight hour trip to the small beach town my grandpa lives in. I'm very much looking forward to taking both dogs to the ocean and showing them new things. They are great travelers, so I don't think we'll have issues. In fact Max has done this exact trip before.

Max and I the last time we were there. 
This time NO CHAIR!!!

But the big question you might be wondering is what am I packing? And how is that different than what a typical person would bring on a road trip?

I'm so glad you asked.

• Food. This is one of the big differences. I have to bring lots of protein with me and things I can eat. It's hard to eat while on the road and find healthy options. I'll bring the protein balls I like to make (almond or walnut butter - chocolate chips - rolled oats YUM!) Some gluten free crackers, dried fruit, sandwiches and chips. I have powdered vitamin and caffeine drinks that I can just pour into water bottles (to save on space.) I might bring a jar of almond butter with me just to keep in our hotel room. My mom already secured my favorite oat milk creamer for my coffee. 
  
  
•  Drugs. Lots and lots of drugs. I'll need my two different inhalers, my filled pill box's, migraine medications, migraine ear plug (for altitude changes), anti nausea wrist bands and patch, tummy medication in case I eat late... I will have a big bag of drugs with me.
  
  
• Braces. Many of my joins and muscles are still weak. Since I'm not sure exactly how we'll be helping out my papa I'll bring some braces just in case. Ankle, elbow, hands, knee, back. That should do it.
  
  
  Max loves the beach
  
  

These are all things that a typical person doesn't need to even consider when traveling. They can stop and eat anywhere without much of an ill affect. Maybe they'll bring some aspirin or Tums, but that's about it. Not a giant bag of drugs. They'll toss a pair of flip flops in their bag and not think about their joints or muscles much (if at all.) 

We're also going to make frequent stops to stretch, walk the dogs and take turns driving. That will keep all of us healthy on such a long drive. 

Wish us a Bon Voyage!

Don't forget Margo!