Lorraine,
First, please remember that it isn't "Goodbye," but more to the point should be "I'll see you on the other side." We trust the One Over All that you'll do fine, as we all pray for that daily. You will have your rough spots on the path, but the path always leads to the other side.
Please keep us posted on your progress, and come on back to tell us about it when you're up to it.
Godspeed.