Some reasons I don’t define my sons by calling them hemophiliacs
As a parent of two sons, Julian and Caeleb, who have hemophilia, I’ve developed a pet peeve when discussing…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
New experiences at this year’s Bleeding Disorders Conference
This year’s annual Bleeding Disorders Conference began a week ago in Atlanta and ended on Saturday. While it wasn’t…
Juggling responsibilities while managing my sons’ hemophilia
Many times, I find myself overwhelmed by the weight of my responsibilities, particularly when it comes to managing issues…
From exhilaration to fear to celebration of my adult sons’ lives
I must admit that, as a father, I dreamed of greatness for my sons. While Cazandra, my wife, was…
Preparing to share our story at the Bleeding Disorders Conference
My wife, Cazandra, and I will give a presentation titled “Finding Our Way Back to Each Other” at the…
The Top 3 lessons I’ve absorbed as a hemophilia patient advocate
Through my journey of being an advocate for two sons with hemophilia, I’ve continued to learn life lessons…
Soaring to high notes while managing a mouth bleed
As a proud dad, I must brag about the incredible voice of my oldest son, Julian. He soars to high…
A bleed reminds me of my son’s hemophilia management skills
A few weeks ago, my oldest son, Julian, called me from the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina and…
In Sunday school, teaching lessons from a marriage
As a pastor, my Sunday mornings prove very busy. I lead morning worship at 9 a.m., teach a Sunday school…
Preparing for college means putting hemophilia in its place
Preparing for change is never easy. For Caeleb, my youngest son, this season of his life is stressful yet exciting.