Ways to Claim a Season of Joy During Difficult Circumstances
One Thanksgiving season, nothing seemed to go right. Both of my sons suffered in completely different ways. “MacDonald…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
Caring for Adult Children
“MacDonald the Older” and I drove down the road that leads to his college. We stopped at a…
A Visit to the Dentist Reminds Me of How Far We’ve Come
Recently, I took my son to the dentist to have a couple of cavities filled. I knew that…
Battling the Monsters Together
Monsters come in all shapes and sizes. Some take the form of needles that terrify young children. Others…
A Not-So-Healthy Dose of Nerves
My youngest son continues to celebrate good health. The last time he suffered a joint bleed was in…
‘Baby Is Sooo Big’
There is a children’s picture book called “How Big is Baby?” The response to the baby is, “Baby…
‘Dear Doctor’: The Letter We Wrote to Our Sons’ Medical Team
Dear Doctor, We are concerned about the plan regarding our son’s treatment … The letter started out…
Giving Thanks for My Hero, My Mother
Before I share my story, I must make a disclaimer. The pastor/counselor side of me cannot continue without…
Look Ma, No Port!
My son has his seventh port lodged on his left side, between two ribs, just below his…
What About Hemophilia?
Mr. Man started coughing on Friday and grew much worse by Saturday. My boy struggled with flu-like symptoms…