By jove! I believe you are going to have a wonderful new year! I'm glad your h is able to speak a bit more freely about what he was looking for. He does speak the truth about the distractions and you know what? He will talk even more as time moves along. Be patient and don't probe too much and make him feel pressured to answer questions.
Happy New Year! I'm very happy for you and your family.
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.