A Mom’s Honesty: Dreading the Return of Hemophilia Treatment
Is it starting again? Is hemophilia about to take over my world? For more than seven years, my family has…
Articles by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald
A Precautionary Infusion Suddenly Revealed a Complication
My family was involved in a car accident. An afternoon to the movies turned into phone calls to the police,…
Reestablishing Communication With the HTC to Manage My Son’s Pain
My youngest son, Caeleb, is a sophomore in high school. Being with his marching band “people” makes him very…
Battling Complacency in Hemophilia by Remembering the Past
Every family member has a role. Parents usually assume the roles of providers and nurturers, making sure their children have…
Memories Are Vivid After Many Years With Hemophilia
I enjoy Sunday mornings. As a United Methodist pastor, I lead worship and love on my congregation. However, one…
Calendars and Notifications Keep Treatment on Track
I have carried a pocket calendar since my junior high school years. I recently came across an old calendar from…
The Art of Listening: Being Present When Someone Discloses Their Diagnosis
Sometimes, conversations lead me to reveal that my boys have hemophilia. It is usually a harmless conversation without any…
Schedules, Worry, and Pain: Listening May Be the Answer
Spiral notebooks, pencils, glue sticks, and highlighters make my heart happy. These items signal the beginning of the school year.
Transitioning Insurance Plans: Will My Son Need to Sacrifice Passion?
As a parent, it is my responsibility to help my sons become productive, compassionate, caring individuals. My oldest son,…
Gradually Letting Go: A Mom’s Hope as the School Year Approaches
My son Caeleb begins his sophomore year of high school in a few weeks. Before school starts, he will participate…