@Formymum19 - that is terrific. I can understand her reluctance to go away just now ..... in a funny way, I faced that 10 years ago when my husband had major cancer surgery & we both knew that 75% don't make it to 5 years with his condition & I sort of hunkered down, waiting for something bad to happen. When it didn't - we started doing small trips, then went to NZ, then UK, then Mexico .... staying closer to home now tho.
Re your holiday with your Mum - get onto Otis Foundation and make enquiries (even for next year!) and you could have a lovely free holiday with your Mum and other family members! I stayed at the Snowy Mountains last year & it was wonderful.
http://engonet-otis.azurewebsites.net/directoryAs @kmakm says, our 'organising skills' changes a bit - but hopefully the further down the line we go, it will get easier to make those holiday decisions - even booking them 1 year ahead!
All the best for your Mum and you xx