They met by chance on a morning walk when the air was crisp and cold.

"Millie! Oh my goodness, it's so good to see you!"

"Hello Ruby, it's nice to see you, too."

"I've been so worried about you since I heard about Jasper. How have you been holding up?"

"Oh... it hasn't been easy... but I'm getting by. I just keep reminding myself it's good that God took him when He did. He wasn't sick, but after all, he was getting so old."

"Old? But Millie... he was the same age as you, right?"

"Yes, but... Well, God willing, I still have some years left in me."

"Yes, God willing. Live your life by God's commands and you'll be all right."

"That's what I keep telling myself."

"And how is the new little one settling in?"

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"He's... he's really a handful. He's cute, but he's so noisy and busy all the time. God smiles upon him though, and he has his health and his charm."

"Yes, God is so good to little ones. I do pray He doesn't forget to smile upon you, too, though. I mean, Jasper was only, what? Middle aged?"

"Barely. And as I get older, I fear... I fear God's grace will slip from me, too... And then, maybe God will want to take me, too..."

"Hush, Millie! You mustn't talk like that! God loves you!"

"I think He does. But I thought He loved Jasper, too, yet here we are."

"Oh Millie."

"It's been nice to see you, Ruby. Keep looking for me on these walks. God doesn't take me out as much as He used to."

"I will, Millie. Good luck."

And with that, the two dogs continued taking their walks with their owners.