Things are progressing and yes, it's a slow process, but if he's still reconnecting...that is a good thing. You've worked so hard to learn a new language as well as to learn how to be patient and a good listener.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
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.