Hemophilia 24/7 – a Column by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019

When Loss Leads to Strength

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I have been part of the bleeding disorder community for over 20 years. The early days were filled with fear as I learned about hemophilia with my newborn son. ... Read more

January 9, 2019January 7, 2019

Holding onto Hope During the Worst Hemophilia Challenges

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I’ve been cleaning up my computer files and finding pictures everywhere except where they are supposed to be stored. One photograph caught me by surprise. My mighty warrior, Caeleb, ... Read more

January 2, 2019December 21, 2018

My Wishes for the New Year

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I often find myself thinking back to the advice my parents gave me over the years. Of course, I considered it “nagging” rather than advice at the time, but ... Read more

December 19, 2018December 17, 2018

Marriage and Chronic Illness: One of the Lucky Ones

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I married the love of my life on Dec. 19, 1992. I laugh when I think about how young and naive we were when we began our journey as ... Read more

December 12, 2018December 10, 2018

One-word Resolutions for the New Year

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I am already looking forward to 2019. The first half of 2018 was not filled with joy, but fortunately, the last six months have been pretty wonderful. Part of ... Read more

December 5, 2018December 4, 2018

Reaching Out and Inspiring Joy

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I vividly remember attending my first bleeding disorder conference in 2008. It was overwhelming. The exhibits had products and services that my son would need, and the workshops and ... Read more

November 28, 2018November 27, 2018

It’s Time for Inventory, and Perhaps Giving

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At this time of the year, I like to clean. Not just dusting and mopping, but also purging my home of unnecessary items. Unworn clothes, worn-out shoes, and overwhelming ... Read more

November 21, 2018November 19, 2018

This Thanksgiving, I’m Grateful for Family and Peace

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The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. It’s my favorite time of year. Family feasts, playing games, going to the movies, and watching football are some of the traditions that ... Read more

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018

PTSD Will Not Define Us

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My seventh-grade son, Caeleb, is the new kid in a small, rural community where everyone has grown up together, so it’s hard to fit in and make friends. He ... Read more

October 31, 2018October 31, 2018

Keep Your Hands and Feet to Yourself

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Perhaps the most important lesson we learn at school is to keep our hands and feet to ourselves. I have thought about this rule every time my sons have ... Read more