There is never a time that I do not worry about my sons. “MacDonald the Older” is 23, but not…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
In my experience, raising two children with a chronic illness includes the usual worries that parents and other primary caregivers…
My wife and I were trying to find the perfect gift for one of our favorite people. We needed to…
Last week, I did something I never dreamed I would do: I taught “MacDonald the Younger” how to ride a…
When my son “MacDonald the Older” took over his care, I celebrated his accomplishment. “MacDonald the Younger” would not reach…
One issue that faces many families with chronic illnesses is lengthy hospitalizations. The entire household is affected by the…
I work as a pastor in the United Methodist Church. One of the many challenges of participating in a denomination…
The other day, I picked up “MacDonald the Younger” from hemophilia camp. I enjoyed the trip through the mountains.
Living with a chronic bleeding disorder brings a whole new set of words into our vocabulary. Around my house, when…
I often wonder what my sons feel when they are in the middle of a bleeding episode. Both boys…