kacie,

It must be really hard knowing you had a great tour planned and now you can't go.

The advice I read about planning a short, perhaps, week-long state ride later in the year sounds like great advice. It would be something to look forward to without being a huge trip. Also, don't underestimate the recovery power of the human body. Your DH might surprise you, too.

Good luck, take it slow, and your trip will become reality before you know it.