How lessons from hemophilia help me during a busier-than-usual time
The past three weeks have been busy ones in the life of my church family. Since the middle of last…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
Staying in contact with my son’s teachers helps him achieve his goals
I turned on the light in my son Caeleb’s room and began my morning concert of songs to wake him…
Home for me is much more than a brick-and-mortar structure
Last week, I attended a clergy retreat at Sacramento Camp & Conference Center, in the southern mountains of…
Group support helps, especially when I let myself be vulnerable
I’m part of a clergy group that meets monthly and has seven members from several denominations. Over the years,…
My first Bleeding Disorders Conference proved life-changing
I first attended a Bleeding Disorders Conference in October 1998. The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (formerly the National…
When my son has a pain episode, my presence is good medicine
I entered the bedroom of my youngest son, Caeleb, one recent morning to offer him my usual cheerful greeting. That’s…
You don’t know the whole story unless you live in the house
Last week, I attended an alumni meeting for the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Texas, where I earned…
Finding common ground with my son outside the hemophilia world
My oldest son, Julian, is preparing for a big audition. He hopes the casting director will hear his submission and…
Taking time to rest and recharge is crucial for me as a caregiver
Over the next few weeks, I’m taking a short sabbatical. I realized I needed time to regroup, rest, and…
As my adult son moves back home, medicine fills our fridge once again
On Tuesday morning of last week, as I sat at my desk sifting through emails and attempting to plan my…