got off his dog bed and nudged my hand. i started petting him, told him he a good boy, after a couple of pets he chose to lay down beside the bed close enough for me to still touch him. no panting, no shaking, just relaxed lying down. i continued to half asleep pet him, and he went back to sleep for the rest of the storm. at some point before the storm ended, i too fell back to sleep, my hand touching his back. i fell asleep smiling.
i am so grateful he has overcome the trauma if that event. thank goodness you two have each other! 