((((((Nikko)))))),

Well That

At least you should be on your way to healing for Christmas and New Years. Just think, maybe you'll start the New Year with no pain which will set the direction for the entire year . At least, if nothing else, you'll go into the New Year knowing that the repairs have already been done and you won't have that to 'look forward to' for next year

I'm glad to hear that your Mom's doing better. Shower?? That's much better than she's been doing for a long time, isn't it??

Since there's still some time before the date, you might be able to arrange to use the local paratransit or find a neighbor or someone from your local church or even ask one of the workers at your apartment complex (I've done that in a pinch). You want to see if you can get something cheaper than a cab

BIG HUGS (and love).

Barb