Janin, it's a wonderful, hopeful, and uplifting story. Rejections have their purpose. Regarding the use of ellipsis, I believe your use and style are correct. When I use them, I'm thinking (please, dear reader, think of the many consequences, other ways, what comes next. At least, that's my hope. It's a great well, well-written story. Thank you for turning to Dancing Elephant Press.