Emily,
Well, guess I need to follow my gut because I started a reply to you after your frustrated post to say that, all of the delays and cancellations were probably for a reason and in the God's plan for you. I opted to not post it because I didn't want to sound too preachy/PollyAnna, etc. I just had a feeling that there was a reason for it and that it would work out.
So glad that your angel lady was there to help you in a very scary time and that your Mom does not have to make that trip when her body is so frail.
Hugs, Deb