That's wonderful that she left an affectionate message - perhaps it means that what you were doing is working - and she is already seeing some of the positive changed in you?
Keep up that optimism - and the piano lessons sound brilliant...I've been meaning to do something of the same - thought it got a bit complicated in that my W took the piano when she moved out...I've been thinking of replacing it ever since (though I don't play...my older son does, though).
Keep posting on other threads - keep talking and letting people know what you're going through. It takes time to build you a presence here - but it is so well worth it once people get to know your situation and can help point out where you started and how far they've seen you go.
