Originally Posted by gaucho777

Absolutely (assuming the kickstand did not damage the frame)! Great story and wonderful that you could get the bike back into the family. Living in a small town can have its advantages.

By the way, if the bike has not been fully-overhauled since it was last in your possession, the bearings (particularly the bottom bracket and hubs) could use some fresh grease. Riding bikes with dried out bearings is not good.

And welcome to the forum!