Encountering Difficult People
One day, my youngest son, whom we affectionately call “MacDonald the Younger,” and I flew to a hemophilia conference.
Articles by Joe MacDonald
Choosing Which Factor Products to Use Was a Community Effort
Early in the life of our son “MacDonald the Elder,” we came face to face with one of our first…
What Are You Thankful For?
I love the months of October and November. Leaves change colors, and the air is crisp and cool. It also…
Watch for Curves
Wouldn’t it have been nice to receive an instruction manual when first diagnosed? The doctor might share a blueprint, surefire…
Rest for the Weary
Life in the hospital can overwhelm us and leave us beaten down, as if we fought a war to end…
The Unexpected Moments When Hemophilia Strikes
I will never forget the night I was ordained as an elder in full connection in the United Methodist…
I Am Blessed With a Strong Community
When our youngest son, whom we affectionately call “MacDonald the Younger,” was diagnosed with hemophilia, my wife and I didn’t…
Developing a Strong Work Ethic With Hemophilia
From early on, we find success by developing a strong work ethic. Some of us come by it naturally, while…
Our Pets Teach Us the Darndest Things
My family loves dogs. My wife and I have never known married life without a beloved pet. They continue to…
Focusing on Mental Health at This Year’s Hemophilia Federation Symposium
Fresh off the heels of the National Hemophilia Foundation’s virtual symposium earlier this month, I just attended another online…