I agree with HB about not responding to the personal side of your H's email. Nothing is going to hit it home more for him than if you don't say anything about the ranch trip. It sounds like he is testing to see if you're still there waiting.
I'm sure he will be thinking about you and wondering why you haven't answered him on the subject. The more his mind is preoccupied by you the less attention ow will get.
I said before that this ow is wacked also and she has to be to leave her children. I can't imagine what it will be like for her when she finally wakes up.
Mila, hang in there, you're doing great! Prayers continue for you.
HB, I hope you didn't have a long wait to get fuel and back on the road again.