Thanks Lola. I feel strange because I feel a tiny bit happy at the text but my general mood is sadness at the situation and also a little frustrated that I am going to have to be extra patient. He has said he can't come and help for the next two weekends and I can't make the one after that. I'm not good at patience and seeing him has made me want/ miss him so I am going to have to detach all over again.
I sent a text saying 'Thanks, I understand. This is difficult for both of us.'
I just feel a little shattered from this week and I have a lonely weekend stretching out in front of me. I am trying to plan but everyone is busy so I thought I might just get a train somewhere and go out for the day.