How do I begin piecing??

[MichelleLT]

You gave me two ideas right there. Remember that as long as he's happy, you're happy for him and tell him that. Also, you obviously are willing to support him in his career change and the things he is doing with his life, so tell him how proud you are of him, that you know how hard it was to leave the AF (kinda like a security blanket) without having a job lined up and you are amazed at his determination/courage/whatever. Is his LL words of affirmation? These thoughts come to mind because my H's 1st/2nd LL is words of affirmation.