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

August 15, 2019August 13, 2019

A Coloring Book Prompts Reflection on My Choice of a Road to Treatment

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

I was with my son in a store recently when a coloring book for adults caught my eye. Ordinarily, I wouldn’t have given it a second glance. But what ... Read more

August 8, 2019August 5, 2019

The Faces of Worry: Raising Children with Hemophilia

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

There is never a time that I do not worry about my sons. “MacDonald the Older” is 23, but not a day goes by that I do not feel ... Read more

August 1, 2019July 30, 2019

Aiding Our Sons in Building Self-Esteem

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

In my experience, raising two children with a chronic illness includes the usual worries that parents and other primary caregivers often face. It also creates issues that directly address ... Read more

July 25, 2019July 23, 2019

The Perfect Gift for Our Hematology Hero

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

My wife and I were trying to find the perfect gift for one of our favorite people. We needed to find a bow tie, but not just an ordinary, ... Read more

July 18, 2019July 16, 2019

When Will You Teach Me to Ride a Bike?

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

Last week, I did something I never dreamed I would do: I taught “MacDonald the Younger” how to ride a bike. At 13, he is considered a senior statesman ... Read more

July 11, 2019July 15, 2019

How Hemophilia Care Evolution Has Changed My Family Dynamics

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

When my son “MacDonald the Older” took over his care, I celebrated his accomplishment. “MacDonald the Younger” would not reach independence until many years after his older brother did, ... Read more

June 20, 2019June 18, 2019

The Demands of a Job vs. the Need for Healthcare

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

I work as a pastor in the United Methodist Church. One of the many challenges of participating in a denomination that calls ministers to move quite frequently in an ... Read more

June 13, 2019June 11, 2019

The World Is Changing for Hemophilia Care

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

The other day, I picked up “MacDonald the Younger” from hemophilia camp. I enjoyed the trip through the mountains. The air felt fresh as I grew anxious to see ... Read more

June 6, 2019June 4, 2019

A Vocabulary I Never Knew

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

Living with a chronic bleeding disorder brings a whole new set of words into our vocabulary. Around my house, when it is time to infuse, we say, “Hey guys, ... Read more

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