Alice,
The results of your blood tests is good news. Now, I'll give you some more good news. HRT should help with your cholesterol levels - it should lower them. If they're still too high after a bit, they can prescribe a number of different meds to you, most of which are pretty benign as far as side effects.
Speaking of your HRT - like Beni and Kristi said, we're here for you. As the main character on a popular Canadian TV show says, "I'll be pullin' for ya - we're all in this together."
Hugs,
Carol