I agree. It's hard, but be patient. The conversations are SO MUCH better when it was their idea to initiate it. Then you know that they wanted to contact you, even if it doesn't seem like it in the tone.
Just keep remembering how much you do appreciate him. Pray for him. Think kindly of him. Be patient. Your attitude will come across to everyone and he's bound to hear about you from others, even if he is not having contact with you. And if he does have even brief contact with you, he will be able to see your new attitude.
