Quote Originally Posted by shellkay1212 View Post
As long as the calipers can be closer to my fingers and the handlebars a tad bit closer (is that something to do with the stem?)
Levers can be shimmed in some cases, or the shifters/levers replaced altogether with "short-reach" shifters. The bar can be replaced with a shorter reach bar, maybe a narrower bar even, and the stem can be replaced with a shorter one. It all depends what's currently there now, how big of a change you need, and what you're comfortable spending.

It sounds like you've found a really nice bike, and have an excellent shop who will listen to your needs and make practical, well-thought suggestions. Go for it!