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

November 29, 2018November 27, 2018

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

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

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

November 15, 2018November 14, 2018

Ways to Claim a Season of Joy During Difficult Circumstances

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

One Thanksgiving season, nothing seemed to go right. Both of my sons suffered in completely different ways. “MacDonald the Older” faced bullies who looked forward to nothing more than ... Read more

November 8, 2018November 6, 2018

Caring for Adult Children

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

“MacDonald the Older” and I drove down the road that leads to his college. We stopped at a local restaurant, had a good meal, and then attended a concert ... Read more

November 1, 2018October 31, 2018

A Visit to the Dentist Reminds Me of How Far We’ve Come

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Recently, I took my son to the dentist to have a couple of cavities filled. I knew that the dentist had reviewed my boy’s medical issues with our treatment ... Read more

October 25, 2018October 23, 2018

Battling the Monsters Together

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

Monsters come in all shapes and sizes. Some take the form of needles that terrify young children. Others terrorize us as we battle chronic illnesses. Scary creatures reveal themselves ... Read more

October 18, 2018October 17, 2018

A Not-So-Healthy Dose of Nerves

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My youngest son continues to celebrate good health. The last time he suffered a joint bleed was in February 2014. A million years seem to have passed since the ... Read more

October 11, 2018October 10, 2018

‘Baby Is Sooo Big’

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

There is a children’s picture book called “How Big is Baby?” The response to the baby is, “Baby is sooo big!” It is a great book as it empowers ... Read more

October 4, 2018October 3, 2018

‘Dear Doctor’: The Letter We Wrote to Our Sons’ Medical Team

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

Dear Doctor,      We are concerned about the plan regarding our son’s treatment … The letter started out that way. Like many people, we lived in a culture that ... Read more

September 27, 2018September 25, 2018

Giving Thanks for My Hero, My Mother

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

Before I share my story, I must make a disclaimer. The pastor/counselor side of me cannot continue without acknowledging that my story is not everyone else’s story. Some people ... Read more

September 20, 2018September 18, 2018

Look Ma, No Port!

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

My son has his seventh port lodged on his left side, between two ribs, just below his chest. This one is his most successful port regarding the amount of ... Read more