MrSelfDestruct, it is obvious you put much thought into your post and advice and I would definitely like to thank you very much for that.
As for the cancer, my parents say its a 1-2. I'm not sure what the survival rate for that is, but she's going to have to go through surgery, chemo, and radiation- which will leave her very weak.
About the fender, I already ordered one from a local junkyard place. They can't guarantee the paint job, but I'm hoping my dad and I can just bolt the new one on without having to sand it and repaint it. It cost 95$.
For nwlinkvxd, we've been talking at least twice a day (about thirty minutes each time), so I know he's alive and well. We've already planned on seeing each other when he gets home, even though he'll probably be really tired.
As for driving, I am pretty sure I'm starting to slightly get over the fear. I'm very nervous and scared of highway situations, when people start driving uncautiously and very fast. I haven't really been driving that much. I got my license in January of this year, and didn't really start driving until the 7 June. The reason for this is that I really didn't want to damage my dad's car (he seriously loves his cars)...and sure enough, I did. Luckily, he isnt angry. He just expects me to pay for the fender and find it, as well. sigh...
Anyway, thanks so much for your post.
