He's gone...
I'll miss him too. Very, very much. But I know he needs this and it will be really good for him to get away. I am so very proud of him for recognizing his needs and taking care of them, and for taking the time to communicate that to me. Y'all know how I feel about communication, I'm sure I don't have to reiterate. I am extremely touched that he is making such a huge effort to get out of his comfort zone in the communication department. It's a huge deal for him, and his actions speak volumes.
I love him more than I can accurately express right this moment.