Cat is a success in her own right. As for her h coming home, yes, it can be measured as a mini success. Unfortunately, this part of the journey is the hardest part and I pray that everything works out for them because he is still very fragile w/just returning home.
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.