Guess what guess what guess what guess what?! I just got the copyedited manuscript back from the publisher, who said this, "I think you are going to be very happy with your Copyedit.  The editor loved reading it – he said it is beautifully written (the highest praise I have ever seen him give) and my Editor-in-Chief told me she teared up a few times reviewing it.  I can honestly say that she has never said that before." 

Woohoo! Granted, it seems a little strange to be cheering that I made someone cry, but still. Now I just need to go through the suggested edits. Progress, ya'll, progress!