Columns

April 15, 2021April 13, 2021

In Times of Struggle, I Remember That Hope Is More Than a 4-letter Word

Columns, In the Twinkling of an Eye - a Column by Joe MacDonald

As a caregiver, hope exists in practically my every waking thought. I wish for things to improve regarding my loved ones’ treatment. Hope keeps me going so that I may ... Read more

April 14, 2021April 12, 2021

Memories of My Son’s Hospitalizations Are a Matter of Perspective

Columns, Hemophilia 24/7 - a Column by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald

I have guaranteed quality time with my youngest son, Caeleb, who is 15 and has hemophilia, every Sunday morning. He comes with me to the church where I serve as ... Read more

April 12, 2021April 8, 2021

Shared Struggles Allow My Husband and Me to Lean on Each Other

Columns, HemoWife - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

I recently scheduled a consultation with a psychiatrist after years of trying to manage my mental health without professional help. Since I was a teenager, I’ve dealt with chronic mental ... Read more

April 8, 2021April 6, 2021

Spring Has Often Been a Time of New Beginnings in Our Family

Columns, In the Twinkling of an Eye - a Column by Joe MacDonald

This time of year reminds me of hope and the promise of new beginnings. In the spring of 2014, when my son “MacDonald the Younger” was 8, his life drastically ... Read more

April 7, 2021April 5, 2021

A Lot Has Changed Since My Son Last Attended School in Person

Columns, Hemophilia 24/7 - a Column by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald

Though the school year is nearly over for my youngest son, Caeleb, who is 15, he just returned to in-person learning for the first time since the pandemic began. Caeleb, ... Read more

April 6, 2021April 2, 2021

What It’s Like Having Hemophilia and Living in a Rural Town

Columns, The Forgotten Factor - a Column by Shellye Horowitz

I live in the middle of nowhere. It is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. The forest and the ocean intersect, creating some of the most gorgeous ... Read more

April 5, 2021April 2, 2021

I Feel Blessed After Celebrating My Birthday With Family

Columns, HemoWife - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

I recently celebrated my 27th birthday in the company of family. Despite being unable to go out due to government-mandated COVID-19 restrictions, I still had a wonderful celebration at home. ... Read more

April 1, 2021March 29, 2021

Easter Is a Reminder That We Must Face Darkness Before Light

Columns, In the Twinkling of an Eye - a Column by Joe MacDonald

I cannot believe that Easter is a few days away. I keep asking myself, “Didn’t we celebrate New Year’s Day yesterday?” One of the common themes interwoven into the fabric ... Read more

March 31, 2021March 29, 2021

Parenting a Child With a Rare Condition Is Different and Spectacular

Columns, Hemophilia 24/7 - a Column by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald

As an expectant mother, I dreamed about my son’s future. I imagined the sound of his voice, the daily rituals we would create together, and the way I’d simply hold ... Read more

March 29, 2021March 25, 2021

Compassion and Friendship Marked My Husband’s School Years

Columns, HemoWife - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

My husband, Jared, has fond memories of his school days when he was younger. He went to an all-boys combined elementary school and high school, where roughhousing and horsing around ... Read more