ARTICLES BY COLLEEN CHAO
Several years ago I wrote a story for my son whose world had been turned upside-down by both chronic illness and my first cancer diagnosis.
March 1 My sweet friends! I’m sitting here at my desk—a beautiful little workspace tucked into the corner of my bedroom—with two happy houseplants and
Some days I resent not being further along in my growth and maturity. I wish I didn’t have such deep and long fault lines, such
I grew up on the doorstep of Hollywood and Orange County, the beauty capitals of the world. When out-of-state friends visited, they were stunned by
I used to think suffering was meant to teach me lessons—hard but good life lessons—and as soon as I learned what God wanted me to
Dear Younger Self—I know it’s cliché,But I would go back if I couldTo say: Make yourself small,Don’t resent being weak—Humility before GodWill set you free.
If you know me, you’ve heard me say again and again, “Cancer doesn’t have the corner on the market of suffering.” Nor does cancer define
September 29, 2006 You use pain so wisely,With infinite care,Knowing right whereTo push and pull and tearAnd break and burnUntil I’ve finally learnedWith all my
June 14, 2022 Mystery— Living in theIn-betweenThe unknownThe not-yet Shadow, substanceLong and shortHandspan, breath…Infinite Holding on andLetting goOpen handedLingering Fragile, fearfulUnmoved, strongLaughing joyBitter drink Hoping
As I did in 2021, I’m posting some of the email updates I send to friends and family. I typically edit these down a bit
Several years ago I wrote a story for my son whose world had been turned
March 1 My sweet friends! I’m sitting here at my desk—a beautiful little workspace tucked
Some days I resent not being further along in my growth and maturity. I wish
I grew up on the doorstep of Hollywood and Orange County, the beauty capitals of
I used to think suffering was meant to teach me lessons—hard but good life lessons—and
Dear Younger Self—I know it’s cliché,But I would go back if I couldTo say: Make
If you know me, you’ve heard me say again and again, “Cancer doesn’t have the
September 29, 2006 You use pain so wisely,With infinite care,Knowing right whereTo push and pull
June 14, 2022 Mystery— Living in theIn-betweenThe unknownThe not-yet Shadow, substanceLong and shortHandspan, breath…Infinite Holding
