You spend too much time worrying about other stuff... take some time and get to know your wife again...
You never know, Doc. God knocks on our door frequently, all the time in fact -- we just fail to hear Him sometimes, until, that is, we encounter these crossroads in our lives.
In any event, you are certainly to be admired for making the most of the employment situation, to see this hiatus as the opportunity it represents. You also seem to have incredible patience, and it serves you very well.
