Hit but no Run Update

Last month my car was hit while parked in a parking lot. I was thrilled to find a note on my windshield with an apology and a phone number. I called the person who left the note and left a message. She returned my call and left me a voicemail saying she'll be happy to pay for the damages. Well, that was three weeks ago and she will no longer return my calls. It looks like I'm on my own for this tab. I got three estimates on the body work and they average $1,000. I might think about driving around with the damage. Dang.