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

Joe is the father of two sons with hemophilia. He and his wife, Cazandra, are active members in the bleeding disorders community and often facilitate workshops both locally and nationally. Joe is a pastor in the United Methodist Church and writes a blog about spirituality and faith. You may follow his blog at www.joekmac.com.

February 4, 2021February 2, 2021

As a Parent, I Can Only Show Up With What I Know

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

One thing that struck me over the head when I became a parent was an awareness that I bring my whole self to the table. When treating bleeds and other ... Read more

January 28, 2021January 25, 2021

What Does It Mean to Be Perfect and Whole?

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

Many years ago, friends told me about a workshop they attended, which addressed newly diagnosed patients with bleeding disorders. As they talked about the class, I agreed with everything I ... Read more

January 21, 2021January 19, 2021

As a Parent and Caregiver, I Wonder If I Did Enough for My Sons

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I often get caught up thinking about things I did not do for my sons, who have hemophilia. I worry about the many deficiencies I have, and how they affect ... Read more

January 14, 2021January 11, 2021

‘In the Twinkling of an Eye’: The Moments That Change Our Lives

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I started writing for BioNews, the publisher of Hemophilia News Today, almost three years ago. However, it recently dawned on me that I never mentioned why I named my column ... Read more

January 7, 2021January 5, 2021

Create an Action Plan for Your New Year’s Resolutions

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In our culture, we learn at a very young age to make resolutions at the start of a new year. Unfortunately, the odds of breaking our goals are much higher ... Read more

December 17, 2020December 14, 2020

The Power of Sharing Our Stories

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

I taught choral music in a few local school districts in the Houston metropolitan area in a former life. One year, a friend of mine in the bleeding disorders community ... Read more

December 10, 2020December 8, 2020

Giving More Thought to Vaccinations

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With all of the talk about COVID-19 vaccinations being right around the corner, I cannot help but feel like I can finally breathe. Hopefully, at this time next year the ... Read more

December 3, 2020December 1, 2020

A Unique Perspective on a Season

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Before having children, my definition of a season of life did not contain color. Everything appeared black and white. If there was a medical issue, it lasted for a little ... Read more

November 19, 2020November 17, 2020

Maintaining Gratitude Through a Spirit of Thanks-living

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

Let’s face it. This year contains one struggle after another. We continue to ask the same questions: “How do we beat this virus? Will I continue to be insured during ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 10, 2020

Life Lessons in the MacDonald Home

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

We all live according to life lessons. Not every way by which we govern our lives proves useful or affirming, but the lessons still unknowingly exist. My goal is to ... Read more