Tag Archives: shunt

Puppy For Life… My Canine Soulmate

Posted on April 28, 2017 by DMW

I know that I post about my dog, Angel, a lot. But it’s because I either write about the things I love, or have learned or the hard stuff. Angel is one of the “I love” things I like to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Health, Home, Personal, Relationships | Tagged abandoned puppies, Angel, animal lover, animals, “Dog Person”, birthday, Dog, dog as family member, dogs, fur baby, love, medical assistance dog, pet, pets, Puppies, shunt, soulmate | Leave a comment

My Own Guardian – Angel

Posted on February 9, 2017 by DMW

Three years ago, I wrote about one of the most important things in my life – my dog, Angel. (For a feel-good story and tons of goofy and puppy pictures click here.) I’ve always been a dog person, I love … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Happy, Health, Home, Love, Medical, Personal, Relationships | Tagged abandoned puppies, Angel, animal lover, animals, “Dog Person”, Dog, dogs, fur baby, medical assistance dog, pets, Puppies, rescue, shunt | 2 Comments

I Have Enough, Thanks

Posted on August 22, 2016 by DMW

For the past eleven months (eight being constant) I have had severe hand pain in both hands. I always feel weird when doctors ask me how to rate the pain on a scale of one to ten, because my scale … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, History, Journal, Life, Medical, Personal, Thoughts | Tagged "bone marrow disorder", advocate, “Autoimmune disease”, blood disease, bone disease, doctor patient relationship, expert, hydrocephalus, kidney disease, know your body, listening to your body, medical resume, patient advocate, shunt, trust, trusting yourself | Leave a comment

8/48 Years Old Today!

Posted on April 28, 2016 by DMW

Today, my baby girl turns eight. EIGHT. How did we get to this point? Where did the time go? She is now considered a senior… She’s 48 years old in people years… Yes, she is a dog. I am that … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Health, Home, Personal, Relationships | Tagged abandoned puppies, Angel, animal lover, animals, “Dog Person”, birthday, Dog, dog as family member, dogs, fur baby, medical assistance dog, pet, pets, Puppies, shunt | 1 Comment

When Your Body Tells You

Posted on January 21, 2016 by DMW

A little while back I was plagued with a variety of symptoms that were far from life altering or even severe, but damn were they making me uncomfortable, cranky and borderline nonfunctional. I had a constant headache that would not … Continue reading →