Shawn,

 Ya know Shawn, your dog has a 6th sense....he is probably the only one who know's how serious your illness is. Animals are kewl that way, he knows.  I have a Kerry blue terrier, he goes with me everywhere and if I am laying on the couch watching TV he is right there at my feet. He knows when I am having a bad day not to jump in my lap, I dont have to tell him! He always wants to lick my burning hands, but he dosent know that it hurts to touch...he just does his doggie best to make me feel better. I gave him my x-wife's side of the bed, it helped me sleep believe it or not. Dogs are great therapy!

Frank