In Times of Struggle, I Remember That Hope Is More Than a 4-letter Word
As a caregiver, hope exists in practically my every waking thought. I wish for things to improve regarding my loved…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
Spring Has Often Been a Time of New Beginnings in Our Family
This time of year reminds me of hope and the promise of new beginnings. In the spring of 2014, when…
Easter Is a Reminder That We Must Face Darkness Before Light
I cannot believe that Easter is a few days away. I keep asking myself, “Didn’t we celebrate New Year’s Day…
Both Science and Religion Guide Me When Answering, ‘Why Me, Dad?’
Although my sons, now 15 and 24, are different as night and day, they both began asking questions about hemophilia…
Removing the Medical Cabinet From Our Kitchen Inspires Hope
I faced my old friend, the medical supplies boxes, still not believing the task ahead of me. I almost spoke…
CRISPR Gene Therapy Gives Me Hope for a Future Without Hemophilia
On Sunday mornings in my home, I usually watch “CBS Sunday Morning,” hosted by Jane Pauley. Last week, an…
I’m Grateful for My Son’s First Pediatrician, Dr. Connelly
Back in Texas in good ol’ 1996, when my first son came into the world, a nice, well put-together doctor…
Honoring Those Who Went Before Us
At every annual event sponsored by the National Hemophilia Foundation, a particular room is dedicated to remembering those who…
My Family’s Angel Has Left a Mark on Our Hearts
When my first son was 6 months old, we experienced our initial reception into the world of hemophilia. Until that…
To Move From Hopelessness to Joy, I Had to Be Honest With Myself
In past columns, I wrote about moments of absolute hopelessness — no more prevalent than the times when…