Sure I understand that you are needing him to support you right now. I also know you don't want to have to tell him "Hey ya big dummy! I need your support too ya know!"
Here's a thought....don't know if it would work or not, but I know with my hubby....sometimes the wierd and unexpected gets his attention. Have you thought about doing something really off the wall....in front of him, like give yourself the pep talk you need him to give you? You know...talk to yourself. When he looks at you like your completely off your rocker just tell him...."just giving myself the pep talk no one else is giving me."
I don't know that it would work with your guy, but it sometimes does with mine.
Oh, and I'm really glad to hear your dad is doing better too!!
