Loved your post and the way that you have swung around on handling this. You are truly an amazing woman. Your H knows this and appreciates it.
I think that sometimes we just get so caught up in what is in our heads that we don't communicate like we should. I have found out that this has been the problem with my H. I am hoping that soon I can join you all over here on piecing.
You are doing great. Loved the card and your H's reaction to it.