Heidi,
That completely rocks, sister! Excellent real life role models are da bomb, and it sounds like you are hooked up with two classy gals, for sure.
Yes, keep your head up, if you want this, it will be yours as well, and someday soon you will be the role model for another girl that is in doubt and just getting started on her way. There seems to be no end to the stream of new transitioners, and we all play a part, in some way, in paving the way for those that come after us.
*hug*
:-) MissyG