Dear blkhwkdwn1:

This friend was your co worker but is now a friend in the context of helping you in your time of crisis and distress. You think very highly of her and she thinks highly enough of you to invest her time in you. She has been trying to help you and you want so very much to make her happy.

From what you have shared, it is clear that it will make her happy to see for herself that her efforts to help you are successful. And I don’t mean that you should fake progress, of course. Be honest with her, do everything you can to heal, to get better. Reach out to her (she is willing!) and do your best.

That will make her very happy, I believe. Post here anytime!

anita