Traveling to the Conference

Travel

I am "possibly" attending the conference from the St. Louis area. Many things are weighing heavy on my mind; Fuel cost..roundtrip roughly $300, plus hotel stay, and childcare. Totaling all that is making me lean toward staying home knowing that money could go toward medication or something else our son needs. I even thought about taking the train but regardless child care is still the main issue. I am sure I'm not the only parent facing this finacial delima after all that is one of the reasons for this conference.

My husband will be out of town that whole week and we don't have anyone else who can care for our son even is he didn't have Autism. I am bummed I didn't know about this conference sooner and that they offer childcare. I am keeping my fingers crossed for a spot on the waiting list.

I think it is absolutely wonderful they have offered this conference at no cost. That was no small feat I'm sure. Thank you to those who made it possible.

If anyone has any money saving ideas I would love to hear them.