It took a while and it wasn't easy but I was able to work thru the issues with the dimmer and get it to work...and I learned more today. I then de-constructed the wiring as I wrote down what needed to go where in the electrical schematic format so that I can properly update my paperwork and recreate the proper wiring. I should have taken a picture of the working layout but unfortunately, I de-constructed it before realizing that I needed a picture.