I have one of those "reacher, grabber" things, too! LOL!! My mom bought it for me, and when I first saw it, I was so insulted and said, "What? Do I look like an old lady?" Within a short period of time, I couldn't thank her enough for it
Glad to hear things are smoothing out for you. We all have our days in the lion's den; just some of us more than others. Damn neuropathy!!

Vanna