Mighty, I'm so happy you came by and posted an update. Yes, it's quite a load that you've been carrying around, but boy, once you let it go, you feel a hundred times lighter. I'm very happy that you've truly begun the process of letting go. Yes, there will be times when things hit you, but you've got this and you now know that those times will get shorter and shorter as time moves along.
So, how was the reunion? Did you enjoy yourself? You mentioned the kitchen...how's that going? Take it one step at a time and when you have a few dollars, sock it away for the rest of the renovations. What I found useful for me was to dump all of my pocket change into a jar and when it got full, I'd take it to the bank and do the change counter and you'd be surprised at home much you saved up just in coins. You might want to think about doing that because it's easier.
You sound so much better and I hope that the rest of the summer is a happy one 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.