I do not give up. It’s in my DNA to find answers to questions, even if it takes a long…
Joe MacDonald
Rev. Dr. Joe K. MacDonald is a pastor in the New Mexico Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Cazandra, live in Belen, New Mexico, along with their youngest son, Caeleb, and two fur babies, Laggie and Hildie. Both of Joe’s sons (the oldest is Julian) have severe hemophilia A, factor VIII deficiency. Julian was diagnosed in 1996 and Caeleb in 2006. Joe serves on the Board of the Sangre de Oro Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation. Joe’s goal is to help his sons and others in the community use their voices to help improve the quality of life for those with bleeding disorders.
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Articles by Joe MacDonald
Today, as we take time to celebrate the gift of one another, I can’t help but think about the many…
My youngest son, Caeleb MacDonald, is a 16-year-old with hemophilia and chronic joint pain. Several times this year,…
On Monday, the preschool at my church celebrated Halloween, complete with little goblins, ghosts, and other assorted creatures. The children…
Last week, I wrote about the bond I formed immediately with my oldest son, Julian. Caeleb, my youngest son,…
From the time my wife found out she was pregnant, we celebrated a ritual each evening until the birth of…
Recently, I opened an email from a company inviting me to share my insights regarding bleeding disorders and how…
My son Caeleb participated in a marching band competition this past Saturday. He plays the keyboard in the pit…
I discovered that I have a talent unlike any other. I’m a world champion at throwing pity parties. When times…
This morning I walked with my youngest son, Caeleb, into his school. He depended on a walker to help…