In the Twinkling of an Eye – a Column by Joe MacDonald

August 16, 2018August 17, 2018

The Dreaded ‘Beginning of School’ Question

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

“MacDonald the Younger” is entering the seventh grade this year. His health is terrific, and for the first time in his life, there is very little fear about participating ... Read more

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018

Our Family’s Second Hemophilia Diagnosis Was Harder than the First

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

  My eldest son was about to celebrate his ninth birthday. He had attended a fantastic performing arts camp. My wife and I bought Happy Meals for the entire ... Read more

August 2, 2018July 31, 2018

Life Can Change In an Instant

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

In an instant, things can change and redefine who we are. One minute life appears to take us down one road, and then we encounter something that brings us ... Read more

July 26, 2018July 30, 2018

I Will Teach You How to Skate and Sing

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

Sometimes chronic illness holds us completely captive, and we lose moments due to pain or other complications. My family is no exception, as my youngest son experienced one year. ... Read more

July 19, 2018July 17, 2018

We Struggle and We Move On

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

Both of my sons packed and all three of us MacDonald guys were ready for what my youngest calls a “Daddy and Son Mad-capped Adventure.” My wife had an ... Read more

July 12, 2018July 10, 2018

My Sons’ Courage with Hemophilia Help Me Face Diabetes Injections

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

I have diabetes and give myself insulin shots every evening. There is not much to the process. I draw up the insulin into a syringe and find a place ... Read more

July 5, 2018July 3, 2018

It’s a Long Way from Home to First Base

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

My youngest son wanted to play baseball. “Come on, Dad!” he pleaded. “I will wear a helmet and knee pads and anything else.” I wrestled with how to answer ... Read more

June 28, 2018June 26, 2018

Moving Forward Despite Hemophilia Battle Fatigue

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Boxes, boxes, and more boxes! We can’t seem to find a way to sift through the endless sea of those irritating but necessary cardboard contraptions containing pieces of our ... Read more

June 21, 2018June 25, 2018

When I Hear ‘Hey, Padre!’ I Know All is Right in My World

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

“Hey, Padre!” I hear those words, and all is right with the world. These words are what my eldest son calls me. I can’t remember when he started. All ... Read more

June 14, 2018June 12, 2018

Hemophilia Camp Sparks Joy in My Son

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

My son gets off the bus. I look at his face, hoping to see an indication of how his first camp experience went. Did he have a good time? ... Read more