Good idea regarding the letter to your brother. He has had to watch your dad and his healthas well as his sister struggle in her marraige in the last couple of years. That also is difficult. Not as difficult as living it but.....
Excellent purchase for your H (LL) and hopefully for you as well. the gift that keeps on giving...can't remember what product that slogan is associated with.
Finally, you told me something yesterday and I hope you are wrong...I really hope he is (or will be) into you and he is just in a funk right now. Wow, I am starting to sound like the ladies....meanwhile I am sure that most of teh men have already expressed their concern regarding his "inactivity". Time will tell. In the meantime, I know you are concerned about your dad and your mom, your brother, your kids and your husband. Try to take some time for you to just try to find some positives around you. Looking on the bright side when things are not all rosy can be difficult...but essential. Stay strong for those around you if not for yourself.