Hey Fl.Huntress!
Sorry to hear 'bout your stand being lifted.Unfortunatly,there are some sorry souls out there!
I agree with most of the others,get the bow now,life is short you know.You will love bowhunting!One note though,go to a local pro shop and shoot them all,get one that fits ya and you are comfortable with.Also don't try to pull to much weight,that's a real common problem with alot of new-comers(and some that have been around awhile too).
As far as the stand goes,you might look at a light-weight stand that you could pack in and out.There are a ton of them on the market.Also pop-up ground blinds are another solution.
Whatever you decide,I wish you the best of luck.Let me know how it turns out!
Later.....Whackman