Hey Two Hoot! Sorry for your loss and this is an amazing story of bravery in starting a new skill.

My one bit of advice (that you might not need!) is try to enjoy the journey of playing and learning every day, rather than purely focusing on results. I often fall into that trap and beat myself up. It should be an enjoyable process as much as possible. Just always find something to enjoy about it every day.

Thank you for sharing your story, welcome to the site, and post any questions you have!

-Carl.