Living with hemophilia taught my son to always have a plan B
We received some unexpected news this week from the University of New Mexico, where our youngest son, Caeleb, is a…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
I’m encouraged to see my son take initiative in solving a problem
To say my youngest son, Caeleb, is excited to start his second year at the University of New Mexico is…
Lessons in humility: Stepping aside to let my sons help each other
Caeleb, my youngest son, is 19 and preparing for his second year of college at the University of New Mexico.
How our oldest son and hemophilia entered our lives, part 3
Last in a series. Read parts one and two. After our oldest son, Julian, was born and we…
How our oldest son and hemophilia entered our lives, part 2
Second in a series. Read part one. The birth of our oldest son, Julian, was a milestone event in…
How our oldest son and hemophilia entered our lives, part 1
First in a series. My story starts on a hot and humid night in June 1996 in Houston. As…
Moving helps me see hemophilia’s varied effects on my sons
My wife, Cazandra, and I had a brief discussion as we continued packing what seemed like a million boxes for…
Hard lessons in the leap to a more independent life
Many of my recent columns have focused on my youngest son, Caeleb, and his transition into adulthood. I’ve shared how…
A trip down Interstate 25 takes me into mixed memories
Last week I traveled to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to spend a few days with my wife, Cazandra. She…
Times when we can be parents and not caregivers
Despite what appears to be a tranquil season regarding my sons’ hemophilia, I know it simmers right under the…