chicory.....you can always be GUARDEDLY optimistic. It is possible that something good will happen. I really do understand that after living with disappointment for such a l ong time...one is almost afraid to hope for fear of "jinxing" the outcome.
Overall, though, just a few short weeks ago, you had such a feeling of hopelessness. So, I would say that there has been overall improvement--on both sides!!
Maybe, pray like Hel* and row for the shore.
I do think for him--there are lots of opportunities for employment if his natural talents are properly channeled. That is why we (you) are turning over rocks, right now...right?..LOL!
I am firmly in your all's corner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dandylion