I would agree that your h felt guilty for not getting you a present...but you know what? The best gift you received is the comment that your mother made about the twinkle returning to your h's eyes. That's a gift that you needed to receive.
He'll get back into a better mood towards the end of the week. The holiday of gift giving is just about over and he'll feel more comfortable w/himself when it is over.
Enjoy your time w/him and just relax!
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
