I'm looking to possibly get into expediting also and I have the same concerns for my spouse as you do, almost 30years so far(!)...
Maybe you can give me an update of your situation as it progresses, your successes, and not-so-successful efforts, and how it is working for you ...
William, western NC
TurnersWGD (at gee mail dot com)
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