NO BELITTLEMENT from me, you did the right thing on the motor.
Matter a fact I personally after 8 yrs would go retrieve that motor and store it for parts in the future or take it to the 2 week turn guy (if or when $ allowed) for a rebuild an either keep it as a spare or sell it to recoupe some of your $$.
and a Salute to you for bein a good Dad to your Son Im sure you have had tough times.
Tim
