It was such a relief! I owe that guy a beer...
Unfortunately, we found out today that we have to pay the doctor and the anesthesiologist up front, so the goal for the down payment has moved to 6,469.00.
But...I cannot complain. Less than a week ago I felt like I had zero options, and now I have a good chunk covered, and still ten days to go. I have my hope back, which is something I had lost.
Thank you for the encouragement everyone.