Finding Our Way Back
One issue that faces many families with chronic illnesses is lengthy hospitalizations. The entire household is affected by the…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
The Demands of a Job vs. the Need for Healthcare
I work as a pastor in the United Methodist Church. One of the many challenges of participating in a denomination…
The World Is Changing for Hemophilia Care
The other day, I picked up “MacDonald the Younger” from hemophilia camp. I enjoyed the trip through the mountains.
A Vocabulary I Never Knew
Living with a chronic bleeding disorder brings a whole new set of words into our vocabulary. Around my house, when…
I Give My Sons the Best I Have to Offer
I often wonder what my sons feel when they are in the middle of a bleeding episode. Both boys…
What Job, the Man and the Legend, Has Taught Us About Suffering
It is no secret that I am a pastor in the United Methodist faith. Many times, I find that…
My Son Claims Victory Over His Mountain of Struggles
Our family took a recent trip to White Sands, New Mexico. The dunes were amazing. I had thought that my…
It’s a Chronic Illness, Not Your Sole Identity
A name is not mere letters on paper or a screen, but a way to proclaim our existence. What we…
Finding Routine in Chaos
Having a family member admitted to the hospital throws the entire family’s routine into absolute chaos. We lose our…
Preserving Our Family During Difficult Times
One of the best things about my relationship with my wife is our team approach to difficult circumstances stemming from…