Embracing moments of joy amid the ever-present reality of hemophilia
For many years, my wife, Cazandra, played in the orchestra at Houston’s First Baptist Church in Texas. Her musical…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
Facing the sobering reality that my son is living with a disability
Earlier this week, my youngest son, Caeleb, and I parked my car and walked to the financial aid office at…
Including extended family in our Thanksgiving in the hospital
One thing I noticed during my son Caeleb’s frequent hospitalizations was the need for his mother, Cazandra, and I…
Facing another Thanksgiving in the hospital brings back memories
My wife, Cazandra, had complicated surgery last week that required her to spend some time in the hospital,…
How a fear of inadequacy affects my ability to respond to crises
My oldest son, Julian, recently approached me and asked, “Dad, can you play this song for me on the piano?…
When I was ill, I learned that factor infusion waits for nobody
When my oldest son, Julian, was 5, our paths crossed in the medical world. My wife, Cazandra, was out of…
Healing will follow when I’m able to be vulnerable
Last week was busy. I spent four days in the mountains on a clergy retreat at the Sacramento Camp…
Building with Legos in the hospital provided my son connection
When my son Caeleb was younger, we had periods when we spent more time in the hospital than at home…
Letting go of the past is hard, but I look forward to my sons’ futures
My fear of letting go of the past stems in part from my anxiety about change. I want my…
My 3 takeaways from the bleeding disorders annual conference
In a column last month, I discussed how I felt when attending the recent annual conference of the…