Well, I faced that fateful day and came out on top and for that I am thankful to my wife, daughter, and God (and my very supportive and understanding boss).  I felt compelled to share my thoughts since I utilized other's thoughts on here to prepare myself.

I have planned on going for my PMP for over a year but finally decided September 20th to schedule the exam date and take it.  My preparation was quick and precise (less than 3 weeks).