Ya, I wasn't sure if it was a joke or not. I was hoping it was, as I'm sure everyone else was as well. Really sorry to hear about your luck. Hopefully, for your sake, the cause of the failure can be pinned down to a part or service from a vendor/manufacturer, and if so maybe they will be willing to take some financial responsibility for the mishap.
I may get flamed for saying this but maybe, as you say, it is time to step away for a minute and focus on other things. I am looking forward to this build picking up down the road.
Good luck!