Good news!
This Kirby was delivered today to my buyer's porch. She picked it up before the Xmas Package Thieves and responded to my emailed question that all arrived safe and sound. She then left me glowing POSITIVE FEEDBACK within seconds of sending me the email!
I can't help but feel like it was a job well done! I got a dirty, mismatched, broken Kirby, fixed it, cleaned it up, pieced it together, and fostered it to someone who will get much use out of the unit. Hopefully it means even MORE to her than I!
Cheers to reclaiming, recycling, reusing, and repurposing!