These situations do have a way of changing your perspective of time. Two months ago my W and I separated. It seems much longer. Funny thing is that I look at how I was a few months ago and wonder why. There has been many changes.
I am glad to hear that you and your H have both made positive changes and working to a good relationship. God bless and I hope you two have the M that you both want.
A warrior does not give up on what he loves, he finds the love in what he does