Last weekend was a testament to the importance of community support for those who struggle with bleeding disorders. As the…
Joe MacDonald
Rev. Dr. Joe K. MacDonald is a pastor in the New Mexico Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Cazandra, live in Belen, New Mexico, along with their youngest son, Caeleb, and two fur babies, Laggie and Hildie. Both of Joe’s sons (the oldest is Julian) have severe hemophilia A, factor VIII deficiency. Julian was diagnosed in 1996 and Caeleb in 2006. Joe serves on the Board of the Sangre de Oro Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation. Joe’s goal is to help his sons and others in the community use their voices to help improve the quality of life for those with bleeding disorders.
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Articles by Joe MacDonald
When my youngest son, Caeleb, was born over 19 years ago, my wife and I found out that he had…
It’s no secret that I love musicals. My greatest joy is finding phrases from a show’s libretto that speak to…
“OK, son. It’s time to get out of bed and face the day.” “But Dad, my leg hurts really bad.
Recently, my wife, Cazandra, and I entered an extraordinary time — when our adult sons are enjoying a period of…
Last night, I had very little left in the tank. The past few weeks have brought unique challenges and responsibilities…
I’m a big fan of the stage version of “Wicked.” In the opening of the second act, Glinda…
The added expenses of a bleeding disorder — beyond medical costs — are rarely discussed in our community. Yes, I’m…
As my family started contemplating the people and routines we’ll leave behind in our upcoming job change and move,…
When our oldest son, Julian, was about 6 years old, the hemophilia treatment center (HTC) in Houston invited my wife,…