Well done to you;Not wishing to p**s on your chips but you will do well to get your licence back in time for the 24th unless you plan to go to Gatport Airwick in person.
Don't know what the current turnround time is but 2 weeks could be a bit iffy.
You are lucky to have friends/family that are eager to fly with you-my lot couldn't have been more disinterested
Never forget you have achieved something amazing-you have the right to command an aeroplane and fly it to pretty much anywhere in the world-some achievement in my eyes.
Have fun
MM