You are right - he has said the same thing that people here have been saying in many of the threads (your's and mine). I would respond by saying "Thank you for your insight and support. It means more to me than you can imagine. It helps to know that there are people who can support and give me strength during this difficult time" and leave it at that. Of course put it in your own words.....
Best of luck
Me 41 WAW 36 S 3&7 M 10 yrs W files D 1/9/09 W moves out 4/18 Lost job 6/15 New job 7/27 Disc PA 8/10 (started Nov 2008!) Confronted 8/11 Admits PA & appologies for hurt 9/11 Lost Job 11/13