Hey Beth!
I actually tried one more time with the help of my best friend's husband holding the flashlight (Vinny is no good at this for some reason. He always ends up blinding me lol ) and I was able to get it out. I even had my hair (which has gotten pretty damn long...it's down to the middle of my back) all in my face
The bulb is in and working! Everything is back together nice 'n' tight and nothing broke (Thank God!) Boy am I glad I take after my father
It took a lot of WD-40 and a lot of wiggling of the headlight. My pointer finger on my right hand is looking kinda rough from trying to push the lever, though.