Being Grateful for the Boring and Mundane
I am a sucker for routine. Spontaneity does not come easily to me because I do not like surprises.
Articles by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald
When Keeping Up Appearances Isn’t Good Enough Anymore
Some moments in my life are ingrained in my soul, such as the births of my sons, my wedding day,…
Arriving in a New Community Always Requires Adjustment
My son Caeleb is 14 and entering high school this fall. He is at an age in which I, as…
Learning Lessons from Being Bullied Over Mobility Aids
Sometimes being different is a good thing. You display your unique characteristics and qualities to the world through your clothing,…
Letting Go and Moving Forward
My family is preparing to move back to New Mexico. My husband’s job as a United Methodist pastor calls us…
Pacing, Pain, and Possibilities: Understanding Our Limits
I am in a season of trying to pace myself. Instead of running at the track, I am walking. Instead…
Being Open About Mental Health and Chronic Illness
Editor’s note: Please be advised that the topic of suicide is addressed in this column. Resources for help are listed…
What I Remember as the Mother of Newly Diagnosed Children
I have celebrated Mother’s Day, as a mom, for 24 years. In those years I’ve experienced tremendous joy and insurmountable…
Letting My Child Grow Up While Remaining His Advocate
I used to be great about determining if my now 14-year-old son Caeleb was having a bleed. Identifying the symptoms…
Remembering Our Other Family on the Front Lines
Losing family members is hard. Long-lived lives that come to an end, distance that prevents relatives from remaining close, and…