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

February 7, 2019February 5, 2019

This Is Way Beyond My Understanding

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My youngest son, wife, and I just returned from an appointment with our hematologist concerning plans for treatment. In the twinkling of an eye, our worlds changed. We will ... Read more

January 31, 2019January 30, 2019

There Is Lifesaving Wisdom and Care in the Hemophilia Community

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Thank goodness for the great friendships that we forge along the way. Those of us who live with chronic illnesses learn the most about caring for our loved ones ... Read more

January 24, 2019January 23, 2019

It’s Not Our Fault!

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Those of us who either have caregivers or serve as caregivers for others with chronic illness know what it is like to feel as if we are the cause ... Read more

January 17, 2019January 15, 2019

Resolutions to Keep All Year Round

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We are in the middle of January and some of the resolutions we promised to keep just a couple of weeks ago already seem to be fading away. Our ... Read more

January 10, 2019January 8, 2019

What Is in a Name?

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Many of us have names that represent legacies and traditions handed down from generations past. My mom named me after my grandfather’s brother who died when he was 11. I ... Read more

January 3, 2019December 21, 2018

Our Greatest Masterpieces

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Last year, I traveled to Chicago and saw the masterpiece “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte.” The artist, Georges Seurat, captured a beautiful scene utilizing a technique known as ... Read more

December 20, 2018December 18, 2018

When I Have Nothing Left to Give

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I’ve spent several nights in the hospital with my son, and I play tag with my wife. It is her turn to trade duties with me. I leave the ... Read more

December 13, 2018December 12, 2018

Memory is Necessary to Move Forward

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The MacDonald home celebrates this Christmas season with a little more excitement than those holidays of the not-so-distant past. My youngest son’s health is the best it’s ever been, ... Read more

December 6, 2018December 4, 2018

Merry Christmas, Now Let’s Infuse

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Special days come up: holidays, birthdays, and vacations. We take time to relax and enjoy ourselves, but there is always something staring us in the face. Needles do not ... Read more

November 29, 2018November 27, 2018

I’ve Learned to Accept My Way of Handling a Crisis

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My profession as a pastor allows me to celebrate with and be a source of support to members of my church. They come to me seeking a message of ... Read more