Tom thanks for the update! Glad to hear you finally found a job! Even if it's just to pay the bills...that's piece of mind right there! Sounds like you have made dome good progress even with the holidays eating up time...good job!!
The nice thing is that you know the LSx motor will fit and now you need to just focus on getting the rest of the car painted and together. Don't stress about not having a motor right now, that will come in time!
Keep your chin up we're all pulling for you!!