Oh Alison, Many many congratulations, who cares if it is a bit later than envisaged. I say more power to your elbow.
I am so proud of you, you are so brave and courageous, whatever comes next will seem like falling off a log.
I am sure you will fill your time somehow and a bit of downtime is not always a bad thing. I know you hate being alone but you know at times it is quite comforting,just takes some getting used to,I guess.
I am mostly quite happy with my own company but I get a bit fed up with it at times but not very often.
So I hope your kids are proud of you,I am sure your parents are.
Well done again.