Joe MacDonald

I am scrambling to find my way back to a schedule that includes time to write and research. For some…

My wife is scheduled for surgery this week in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She will be in the hospital for one…

I recall an early experience with anxiety. I was standing at the back of the church, ready to appear before…

You don’t have to look far to find people who are afraid of needles. There is something to be said…

I often say that I wish there were a course titled “How to Be a Good Parent.” You would graduate…

My wife and I met families with ties to the bleeding disorders community through our hemophilia treatment center (HTC).

I will never forget the first time we visited my wife’s OB-GYN following the birth of “MacDonald the Older.” It…

I look into my son’s eyes and see beauty. I see the vibrant green, which fades into a blue that…

Oct. 7, 2019, came and went like any other day. Our family went about our business: my son went to…

Years ago, I watched my youngest son, “MacDonald the Younger,” as he struggled with recurring joint bleeds. Each episode took…