All of these responses are great and I appreciate it tremendously.
I haven't felt like he expects praise or the "red carpet" for all he has done...but I feel like the strings may be attached without him saying anything or me feeling anything.
It is really early in the game though isn't it? He has a long way to go. So do I......
Thanks guys.
I will stick with the- more will be revealed and to proceed cautiously...also I remember that normal people do this stuff all the time for their families (so don't read too much into it) but also that normal people do this stuff for their families WITHOUT strings. I will also remember that I don't OWE him anything. It is a gift. I am not obligated to let him back in any sooner or anything (although he hasn't even made that implication--yet)
love you guys