Yes, that makes a lot of sense. I've been doing a good job of the last part, actually, thanks to Allen here on the boards!!! (And Pup occasionally.) :-)
I just have a big decision next week: we had decided we would decide if he is going to stay in the home or not after giving it some time - and next week we're to have a discussion about that. I'm trying to gain as much perspective as I can in the process.
I don't think the EA lasted very long: a couple of months at most.