So...I had two providers that I communicated with about my original post. The first had a potential t-girl that could join us, but that fell through. I may still see just her at some point, but the tgirl option with her might not work out.
The second provider can't see me due to me being a newbie. She was very nice and courteous in her PM's, but until I can get some references I'll have to put her on the back burner.
So I'm kinda back to square one. I'm still considering Ms. Athena, but I'd like to put some feelers out there one more time before I make a choice.
I guess I should re-mention that I'm a newbie...,any provider that can make me an offer needs to be newbie-friendly.