Jake and Windy relax at grandma's house.

September was a cruel month.

Jake, Windy, my husband and I had to go out of town. My father-in-law died.

Jake was sensitive to my mother-in-law. Shortly after we arrived, and several times a day while we were there, Jake insisted on sitting with my mother-in-law. He knew he had to comfort her.

After a few days, Windy joined in. My mother-in-law had two dogs snuggling with her. I don’t know if Windy followed Jake’s example, was jealous of Jake, or knew my mother-in-law needed some consolation. No matter the reason, I know having more than one dog in your lap is soothing.

Hope liked my father-in-law, so may she snuggle on his lap now.