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

January 9, 2020January 7, 2020

I’m Thankful for Lessons Learned

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

My family entered the hemophilia community more than 23 years ago with the birth of my oldest son. During our time with the bleeding disorders community, my wife and ... Read more

December 19, 2019December 17, 2019

A Quick Look Backward Before Moving Forward

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

As the year draws to a close, I cannot help but review the successes and failures of the past 12 months. How do I continue to honor the many ... Read more

December 12, 2019December 10, 2019

Surrendering Worries for Moments of Rest

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

I am scrambling to find my way back to a schedule that includes time to write and research. For some reason, I am finding it difficult to get motivated. ... Read more

December 5, 2019December 3, 2019

We Aren’t in Kansas Anymore

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

My wife is scheduled for surgery this week in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She will be in the hospital for one or two nights. We live about 3½ hours from ... Read more

November 21, 2019November 19, 2019

Learning to Manage My Anxiety While Serving as Caregiver

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

I recall an early experience with anxiety. I was standing at the back of the church, ready to appear before the congregation to offer the sacrament of communion. But ... Read more

November 14, 2019November 12, 2019

Here’s a Thumbs-up to Taking Back Control

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

You don’t have to look far to find people who are afraid of needles. There is something to be said about sharp, pointy things digging into your flesh. The ... Read more

November 7, 2019November 5, 2019

We Never Stop Learning

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

I often say that I wish there were a course titled “How to Be a Good Parent.” You would graduate with a diploma and the confidence that your book ... Read more

October 31, 2019October 28, 2019

The Joy of Serving in a Leadership Position

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

My wife and I met families with ties to the bleeding disorders community through our hemophilia treatment center (HTC). One day, Rita, the former chairwoman of our local National ... Read more

October 24, 2019October 22, 2019

Unpacking a New Reality in the Silence

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

I will never forget the first time we visited my wife’s OB-GYN following the birth of “MacDonald the Older.” It was 1996, and the world of hemophilia looked much ... Read more

October 17, 2019October 15, 2019

The Eyes of ‘MacDonald the Older’

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

I look into my son’s eyes and see beauty. I see the vibrant green, which fades into a blue that rivals the sky. Down in the lower left part ... Read more