Remember time is different for a MLCer. That said, it still sounds like he's in no rush to push the D through.
Not for false hope, but to me if he wouldn't tell you everything he wasn't happy about speaks volumes. Maybe his choices are starting to make him feel consequences.
Sure doesn't seem like he wants you to sell the house. Hopefully you can depend on him to supply the wood if you decide to stay there.
Also, I hope he helps take some of the financial burden off you. Let ow see what it costs when you leave an entire life and family behind. Of course she'd only looking at the financial end, the emotional cost is much higher.
