You and your wife have come a long way. The journey isn't over yet, but it's getting closer to the finish line.
Cooler weather makes it so much more pleasant to be outside doing things. Don't over do the projects!
Continue to be patient.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.