Oh that's great news!! : )
He obviously missed it and maybe he just needs to find a balance in his life to continue using it.

It's sad to hear that there a barrier forming on who is good enough to survive. I would have thought the more the merrier. The better the success of steemit, the better for everyone right. So far I have only come across really positive people with great, supportive attitudes. I certainly hope it stays that way as I find the vibe on here really good!