Richard,
I'm glad you're going through with your plans. I can RELATE OH SO WELL to everything you're going through. My Mom also has dementia and lives in a home very near-by. It is so tough to see someone we love so much in such a debilitated condition. Somedays my Mom is much better than others....she can tell you all about us kids when we were babies (even remembers who had the measles and who didn't) but can't tell you what she had for breakfast. Luckily, my parents traveled the world (literally) when they were in good health including an around the world cruise on the QE2. I'm trying to learn from all my parents did and do it while we're physically and mentally able. Good for you for not canceling, I pray everything will work out well for your VTC cruise! God bless you and your dear Mom! You're a good son!! :)