Blog
My blog is broken into three main categories but I touch on endless topics. To read my posts about these categories just click the buttons below.
The Fishbowl Podcast
The podcast for leaders in ministry and the world
Oozing Everyday
Thoughts on life and faith while “oozing”‘ with the light of Christ
2 Brothers with Hemophilia
The journey of two brothers with Severe hemophilia A
Birthday Blessings
I always wanted a boyfriend in high school. I was just blessed with lots of guy friends and they were wonderful. My good friend, Karen, always told me to not worry because when I met him…he would be “the one.” She was right. Joe MacDonald came into my life when I was...
Remembering the Diagnosis
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, January 15, 2020 I received an email from a friend I hadn’t heard from in some time. She told me that her nephew and his wife just had a baby and he has been diagnosed with hemophilia. She had ordered my book to send to...
Episode 22 of The Fishbowl with Laurie Kelley
Episode 22 - Laurie Kelley Author, speaker, humanitarian, and advocate, Laurie Kelley is a driving force in the world of bleeding disorders. While raising a son with hemophilia in 1980's, she discovered a need in the community and wrote Raising a Child with...
Episode 21: The Fishbowl- The Podcast for Leaders in Ministry and the World
The Fishbowl is relaunching with a focus on leadership. Not only will I be featuring people active in leadership within a ministry setting, but I'll also be talking to people who are leading in other areas. Non-profit leaders and advocates in the chronic illness...
Looking Ahead to the New Year
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, December 18, 2019. As I look back on where I was at this time last year, I can honestly say that 2019 has been a fantastic year. My health has improved tremendously. My book, “Dear Hemophilia, Finding Hope Through Chronic...
A New Decade
I love the start of the new year. If the previous year was filled with hardships and sorrow, the slate is clean to begin anew. But if the year was filled with wonderful experiences and accomplishments, it makes me wonder what may come. I refuse to worry about the...
What I Would Tell My 24 Year Old Self
Today is my 27th wedding anniversary. My husband, Joe, and I have been together for over 31 years. I've been with him over half of my life. That is almost too much to comprehend. I flipped through my wedding album this afternoon with my youngest son, Caeleb, and told...
Remembering the Power of a Small Gesture This Christmas
Originally published at Hemophilia News Today, December 11, 2019. The holiday season brings happiness and joy to many. Homes are adorned with lights and decorations, and people wear clothing in festive colors. The excitement is contagious. However, many people find...
How To Be Prepared This Holiday Season
Originally published at Hemophilia News Today, December 4, 2019 The holiday season is in full swing, and with fewer shopping days, it will be upon us more quickly than usual. While we are concerned with presents, shopping, parties, and entertaining, it is easy to...
Giving Thanks for the Blessings in My Life
Originally published at Hemophilia News Today, November 27, 2019 A “6 Years Ago Today” moment popped up in my Facebook feed recently. The notification took me back to another Thanksgiving when my son, Caeleb, was 7, and we were in the hospital. He had port access...
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