Home at last!!! I was out on the back deck on the phone with my best friend and I quick hung up because I heard his very distinct meow! I sat down on the steps, had my husband bring me out a can of food, and calmly called him and talked sweetly to him until he eventually came over to me, rubbed his head on my leg and started eating. I gently pet him while he was eating, and then I just quickly scooped him up and went back up the stairs and tossed him inside. He has since been to the vet and checked out and he is perfectly healthy!! Thank you to everybody for your support, comments and shares!