Columns

October 29, 2020October 27, 2020

Choosing Which Factor Products to Use Was a Community Effort

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

Early in the life of our son “MacDonald the Elder,” we came face to face with one of our first major medical decisions: deciding which factor product to infuse. ... Read more

October 28, 2020October 26, 2020

There’s No Such Thing as a Silly Question

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

Rarely am I the first to raise my hand in a class or give my opinion before others have shared. I do not want to look foolish or ask ... Read more

October 26, 2020October 22, 2020

My Husband and I Are Equal Partners

Columns, HemoWife - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

In our marriage, my husband, Jared, and I are equals. He may have chronic illnesses, which means there are certain adjustments he must make to have a semblance of ... Read more

October 22, 2020October 20, 2020

What Are You Thankful For?

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

I love the months of October and November. Leaves change colors, and the air is crisp and cool. It also is the season when we take a moment to ... Read more

October 21, 2020October 19, 2020

A Life-changing Second Opinion

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

I am a fierce advocate for my sons. I question doctors professionally. I say no and ask for other options. I have even found new research and treatment options ... Read more

October 20, 2020October 16, 2020

Lessons in Self-care: I’m Keeping My Best Roses for Myself

Columns, The Forgotten Factor - a Column by Shellye Horowitz

This year, my flower garden has grown exponentially. A wonderful gift that “bloomed” from my COVID-19 boredom was the chance to develop my horticultural skills. I increased my rose ... Read more

October 19, 2020October 16, 2020

Hopes for Our Own Home

Columns, HemoWife - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

I have been struggling at home lately. I always pictured a peaceful and fulfilling married life. As a wife, I thought I would be queen of my home. Each ... Read more

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

Watch for Curves

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

Wouldn’t it have been nice to receive an instruction manual when first diagnosed? The doctor might share a blueprint, surefire way of raising a child with a bleeding disorder: ... Read more

October 14, 2020October 12, 2020

The Way to a Parent’s Heart

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

The terrible, awful, no-good, very bad year for my family is not 2020. It was 2013. My youngest son, Caeleb, spent most of that year in the hospital. In ... Read more

October 12, 2020October 8, 2020

We Are Happy With Our New Golden Retriever

Columns, HemoWife - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

We finally got a dog! She is a 3-month-old purebred golden retriever. It was love at first sight when we saw her at the pet store. From our very ... Read more