I think I would recognize his efforts only on the propane right now. You've already stated previously that you were working on a job. I think I'd leave that subject alone. He knows that jobs are few and far between and that they take time. Stick to the propane thanks and leave it at that.
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.
