Living with hemophilia and a 4-letter word: Hope
In my five-plus years of writing columns for Hemophilia News Today, I’ve missed two weeks. Many times, I feel…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
Why everything should stop for special moments with my son
My family has rented an Airbnb for a week in Las Cruces, New Mexico. We decided to take a few…
Watching my sons form a new friendship with each other
Last week proved a time of celebration in the MacDonald house as my oldest son, Julian, came home to spend…
Officiating at an aunt’s funeral reminds me of my source of strength
Last Friday, I had the honor of presiding over the funeral of my aunt Joyce. As I started to speak,…
Attending the theater with my son reminded me to focus on joy
My youngest son, Caeleb, and I recently saw an outstanding production of the musical “Hamilton.” As we watched the…
Celebrating my amazing wife this Mother’s Day
I’ll never forget a particular moment in the fall of 1995. I met my wife, Cazandra, at one…
Finding strength when I have nothing left in the tank
One night when my oldest son, Julian, was 6, we sat down at the kitchen table, preparing to infuse…
Las Vegas adventures — the kind that provide healing
Spoiler alert: This story ends with a Golden Girl moment with my son. Picture it: Las Vegas, 2015.
Giving myself grace when doubt creeps in
I’m a pastor, so I encounter the word “grace” almost every day. Words of encouragement pour out of my…
Balancing joy and caution as my son prepares to sing in New York City
My oldest son, Julian, called me last Saturday evening with exciting news. He successfully auditioned to sing in a cabaret…