Hi Kathy,
From your summary, it sounds as though you couldn't have said it more thoroughly or more convincingly! You covered every aspect and your presentation is logical and true!!!
There is no reason why they would deny you! I would truly want to know what their reasoning would be, if they considered a denial!
Everything you said is so 'right on!!"
I hope you get good news in the next 5 days !!!!!
Hey, if they had a committee of five people, how come you couldn't have a committee of 5 people!!!! (i'm the one in the middle !!)

I would gladly have been one of them!!!
Hugs to you!
Hope4thebest xox