Thanks for the well-wishes, everyone. Much appreciated.
I guess I should have included where life has taken me in my update as well; you could pretty much say I've successfully transition into a civilian career. I am currently employed as a Weapons Technologist (Mechanical Engineering Technologist) at Colt Canada. It's as much of a dream-job as it sounds. And, it keeps me close enough to the military family to feel like home; I work with a lot of former CF members and other like-minded people.
Aside from that, I've connected with a couple veterans groups; most notably the Canadian Army Veterans motorcycle unit. Just another way to stay close to the military family. And, of course, I will continue to lurk around Army.ca.
With that said; there are some connections with the military which have been broken. For example; I am no longer playing with the Pipes & Drums of the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada for various reasons... mostly because it stopped being enjoyable; the uniform caused pain (physical) and served as a reminder of some of the miserable things I've been through since coming home injured, and I really didn't want to be involved with something that just left me anxious and angry whenever I'd participate. The music stopped being enough to keep me happy, so I left the band.
I'll still keep the moniker of RHFC_Piper for the forums, though.
Another recent development since my last post; my Depart with Dignity ceremony won't be taking place during the National Day of Honour parade at the Region of Waterloo International Airport now. I was informed, last night, that my DWD package will take another 3 months to complete, and therefore, won't be ready in time. I can't say I'm surprised; just disappointed, and a bit embarrassed, after inviting friends and family to the event, having been told by the JPSU and my home unit that everything is good to go up until now.
But, I suppose this is more fitting of my experiences over the last 15 years; I raised my hopes only to be disappointed... and there is really no one to blame; shit happens, and I should have known better.
Anyway, thanks again for the support and well-wishes.