I cannot tell you how honored and happy I am to hear from you! Your endorsement & encouragement means a lot.
I copied and pasted your words to read and re-read as I continue to give my all to this journey. With all the turmoil, I believe that I have indeed gotten to a place where I do feel 'laid back' and not desperate and needy anymore (but you shoulda seen me in the beginning!). I still let the tears come privately and with close family and friends...but I know what NOT to do and I am trusting the advice here, my instincts and inner strength, and my research skills on the rest...
I will continue to check in to make sure that I am on track (and not going out of my mind!) as I continue this 'dance'.