Although my son went back to school this week, I didn't work at all due to painful kidney stones.  All the men in the house have been caring for me each day.  When my husband and son weren't around there was Beau at my side.  He was there for every moan and and every cry.  He even licked the tears from my hands as I cried because the pain was so awful at times.  I remember the Beau Knows .... commercials and I have to say that my dog Beau truly knows when I'm in need.  Dogs are great companions for people, but my Beau is absolutely the best dog ever!