Phil you are (your body) is just like the Ranger you drive, a couple TSB's, SSM's, a recall or two and some warranty work and you'll be back on the road in no time, keep the positive side up and wishing you the best.
That is great news Phil, there use to be T shirt over here popular in the 1970's and 80's which had the Ford logo, and said underneath "Old Fords Never Die, they just go faster" looks you're proving the point!