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

April 11, 2019April 10, 2019

Forgiveness Is Not a Dirty Word

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Recently, I discussed an issue with several men with whom I meet on Monday mornings. We talk about various topics, and that morning’s conversation centered around the idea of forgiveness. ... Read more

April 4, 2019April 3, 2019

We Still Carry Scars

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A few years ago, “MacDonald the Younger,” his mom, and I went to his yearly checkup with the Hemophilia Treatment Center to review our road map (healthcare chart), report ... Read more

March 28, 2019March 27, 2019

When Life Changes for the Better, Possibilities Are Endless

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February 2014 was a significant time in the life of my family. For years we saw our younger son regularly suffer bleed after bleed. He suffered from an inhibitor ... Read more

March 21, 2019March 19, 2019

Be Careful What You Say and Do!

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My wife and I learned early to be careful when discussing the struggles we share in caregiving. Sometimes we get tired and want to complain, but we must remember ... Read more

March 14, 2019March 13, 2019

Ready, Set … Off to the Hospital?!

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So, we are in the car. Everyone is in their respective seats. We are all looking forward to our vacation. The car is filled with suitcases and excitement. Then, ... Read more

March 7, 2019March 6, 2019

The Unique MacDonald Family Vocabulary

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Every family speaks their own language. Mine certainly does. It is like a secret code that is unbreakable outside of our house, used to inform family members how we feel ... Read more

February 28, 2019February 27, 2019

Why Am I So Angry?

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In past columns, I discussed my frustrations when anger rears its ugly head out of the shadows of my consciousness and takes hold of me. It isn’t pretty, nor ... Read more

February 21, 2019February 20, 2019

Removing Port Number 7

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This week, we will consult with the surgeon who will have placed and removed six of my son’s seven port-a-caths. There will not be an eighth foreign object in “MacDonald ... Read more

February 14, 2019February 13, 2019

We Will Continue to Rebuild Our Lives

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February 2014 proved to host the last bleed “MacDonald the Younger” faced thus far. The treatment plan created by our Hemophilia Treatment Center worked like a charm, and in ... Read more

February 7, 2019February 5, 2019

This Is Way Beyond My Understanding

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

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