M, The letter writing explains why he's been in hiding just a bit. He had to have some time to figure out how to test the waters w/his father. It will be interesting to see how his father responds to the letter. I do hope and pray that your fil will not slam the door shut on your h. He needs the reconnection w/his father in order to move forward.
I do hope that today has been a nice one for you. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.