[cashflyer]

Just my observation.
Your brother has been dealt a lot of blows. He and his wife lost their home, and he probably felt like a failure in the eyes of his wife for that loss. And then he lost her also. These losses surely contribute to his self esteem issues.

Why do you want to kick him when he is down? This is probably the only way he could feel some joy in his life; to think that he was bringing some joy to others. And he may have been doing this as a means of reconnecting with the bother that he is not close to.

Just another thought; some people start giving away all their stuff before they check out. You are not close to him and he is overspending on your kids? You may want to at least keep an eye on him. Better yet, go put an arm around him and say "Thank you, brother. How can I help you?"

Christmas is a difficult time of year for those who have lost family.