That is wonderful about your nephew!

I think it would probably be a good idea to get the cholesterol-lowering injections, but not if you have to self-administer them into a muscle. It isn't easy...
Your insurance will probably approve them. Ask the doctor if you can apply to have them administered in the office, or have a visiting nurse come do it if you decide you want to have them. It's not out of the ordinary for that to be done.

I hope that the Rabbi's visit on Thursday is uplifting

How is your stomach feeling today?