Sorry to hear that bad news, leta.
We were supposed to go on a 4-day jaunt to celebrate our 41st anniversary. We didn't do anything last year because Pat just had the clavicle surgery. Well, all those best-laid plans. We just couldn't leave with good conscience with Walt (MIL's DH) just being moved to hospice care. So we stayed home. I did make him take me to the LQS where I bought supplies to make some double-sided pot holders. Those will be gifts whenever I can get them done. So I don't feel bad about the purchase as it will all leave my house again and none of it will become stash.