Learning to Manage My Anxiety While Serving as Caregiver
I recall an early experience with anxiety. I was standing at the back of the church, ready to appear before…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
Here’s a Thumbs-up to Taking Back Control
You don’t have to look far to find people who are afraid of needles. There is something to be said…
We Never Stop Learning
I often say that I wish there were a course titled “How to Be a Good Parent.” You would graduate…
The Joy of Serving in a Leadership Position
My wife and I met families with ties to the bleeding disorders community through our hemophilia treatment center (HTC).
Unpacking a New Reality in the Silence
I will never forget the first time we visited my wife’s OB-GYN following the birth of “MacDonald the Older.” It…
The Eyes of ‘MacDonald the Older’
I look into my son’s eyes and see beauty. I see the vibrant green, which fades into a blue that…
Wishing My Wife a ‘Happy Birthday’
Oct. 7, 2019, came and went like any other day. Our family went about our business: my son went to…
The Lingering Effects of Recurring Joint Bleeds
Years ago, I watched my youngest son, “MacDonald the Younger,” as he struggled with recurring joint bleeds. Each episode took…
We All Need More Disney Moments
When “MacDonald the Younger” was 5, a social worker from the hemophilia treatment center gave his name to the…
The Unwritten Rules of Processing Information
One of my favorite educational philosophers is Ruby Payne. Payne focuses on the unwritten rules of social classes and…