Packing for a move conjures an unwelcome guest: Joint pain
My family recently moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico. Boxes, packing paper, and tape have been a constant over…
Articles by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald
Ways to offer the gift of respite to a hemophilia caregiver
The summer months bring relentless heat. In the desert of New Mexico, where we live, the thermometer often…
Finding the courage to ask questions as a hemophilia parent
At 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, my television is faithfully tuned to “Jeopardy!” The theme song and sounds of the…
It’s a myth that the grass would be greener without hemophilia
My family gathered to take pictures. We drove to the Bosque, the cottonwood forest that borders the Rio Grande and…
Embracing the empty nest as my sons step into their futures
My household is navigating a season of major change. As the family of a frequently relocating pastor, we’ve honed our…
Managing hemophilia and, through conversation, mental health
In 2000, actor Tom Hanks starred in the movie “Cast Away.” His character, Chuck Noland, traveled the world…
Parent caregivers must fill their well with self-care
I recently hosted a retreat for United Methodist deacons from New Mexico and Arizona, where we gathered to share our…
Everything matters in the journey with hemophilia
As I transition to a new job in a new city, I’m meeting new colleagues at work. In these early…
Rooted in the bleeding disorders community and lifted by love
I have vivid memories of visiting Grandma Jala. She lived in the little wooden house where she raised my dad…
The weight I carried during difficult years helped me grow stronger
As a hospice chaplain, I visit patients in homes and long-term care facilities. There is one facility I particularly enjoy…