You didn't blow it with your reply. You were shocked that he said this. It is a very positive sign but don't have too many expectations. If he's still depressed he's not out of the fog and may go right back into the tunnel. H has shown a few baby steps lately. Hang in there.
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"Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it." Lou Holtz