BK2K is great therapy, Whenever I'm feeling crummy I go play a few games and loose my thoughts in the game, kind of like how your mind spaces out when you are mowing the lawn, It's one of the things I love about pinball, being able to find that zen and letting your mind go and almost playing on a subconscious level.
I'm glad you were able to make everything work out. Every pinsider I have ever met in person has been really cool. I don't know you, but my thoughts of well being go out to you and your family.