Wow!

First off, it's nice to see you posting :)

I can totally relate to trying to maintain a sense of equanimity in front of friends and colleagues while secretly falling apart at the seems. I can't imagine what it must be like to be in such direct proximity to a work related incident. Profound emotions like grief cannot swept under the rug and ignored. They must be aired out and confronted over time.. that's why it's called the grieving process. But it can't definitely make you want to reevaluate your life. Spending more time with those who matter.

Like you, I desired to be closer to my wife and growing family. I thought that owning a business would be the way forward. That it would put me in control of my own life and destiny. It is an enticing prospect. I figured out after a few years of taking on too much, that I was just as miserable in business owner role than before, if not more. I had to face the hard truth that maybe I'm just not cut out to be an entrepreneur. Living in Thailand, it was difficult to find anyone that I could share my passion with and who could help with the with the workload. In the end, it was better to move on than to go down with a sinking ship.

That number you posted is a bit of an eyesore, i'll admit, but recovering over $20k in one quarter is AMAZING! What's the secret?! Your progress in such a short time is very promising! Keep up the mission and I'm sure you'll recuperate and continue to rocket past your financial goals in less than two years!

I'm avidly tracking your progress ;)