GUESS WHAT?!?!
So my husband called for me and actually was given some GREAT news for a change, lol.
Apparently, the Intake Valve Spring was completely broken, so he will be replacing that (which he said is a $10 part) and he's going to do a tune-up as well, and I will have her back potentially as soon as tomorrow!!!
I'm gonna sound like a total girl right now but....I was SO excited/happy after going through this ordeal and finally getting good news I darn near cried, lol.
Just wanted to update y'all on this escapade of mine!
I feel like telling the prior 'mechanic' what a simple fix this turned out to be!
Glad to hear that your problem is resolved. Broke down vehicles are such a headache.