i love hearing stories like yours tealady...
i just had a horrible day going through something so very hard with my mom. and my husband came home and looked at me and said some wonderful things and instantly helped me. i am so thankful for him... it is remarkable to find someone in the mess of the world who becomes your universe and can help you mend, smile, laugh, cope etc with gestures just like your husband did. isnt it the most wonderful feeling when your loved one surprises you like that!?