Looking Forward to a ‘Family’ Reunion
I’m a homebody. I work from home most days, and when I’m relaxing, I’m quilting, sewing, or weaving. The gratitude…
Articles by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald
Complacency Is Out, and Hemophilia Is In
There was a time when I couldn’t make plans because hemophilia was the center of my life. Vacations were…
A Message to Parents of the Newly Diagnosed: Be Grateful
March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, when patients and families who live with bleeding disorders post facts on social media…
If Hemophilia Wasn’t Rare, Who Would Be My Family?
My Facebook friends fall into a few categories: biological family, colleagues and friends from my music and teaching days, high…
Teachable Moments May Change Perspectives
I went to college to become a teacher. Actually, to become a middle school band director. Four years of college…
Staying Calm in a Crisis Helps Me to Focus
My youngest son, Caeleb, called me to pick him up early from jazz band rehearsal last week. I could hear…
A Recent Blood Draw Drew Me Back Into a Painful Past
It’s hard to believe that my 16-year-old son, Caeleb, is moving into adulthood. He is not approaching adulthood, but moving…
Weighing Whether to Bring a Wheelchair on Our Next Vacation
I enjoy family vacations. While we don’t necessarily take yearly trips, we cherish our adventures. My husband and I want…
Transitioning to Adult Care Is Critical for Teens With Bleeding Disorders
Teaching teens to take control of their bleeding disorders must begin early. I believe in empowering my sons with…
Focus in the New Year Begins With One Word Â
I still need to select my one-word resolution for 2022. I usually have an idea by the end of November,…