Cancer
Why hasn’t God healed me?
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
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 28, 2022
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Author: Colleen Elisabeth Chao
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Author: Colleen Elisabeth Chao
Community
Dear Younger Self
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.
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 17, 2022
Cancer
Our cancer journey
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
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 2, 2022
Poetry
Merciful undoing
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
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
August 17, 2022
Poetry
Mystery
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
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
June 14, 2022
Cancer
Cancer Updates 2022
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
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
March 19, 2022
Cancer
Cancer Updates 2021
Dear readers, Below is a collection of emails I’ve sent to friends regarding my second, and terminal, cancer diagnosis. I’ve edited out the more personal
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
August 3, 2021
Cancer
Three years ago today
Three years ago today, my phone rang with terrible news. My doctor’s office called to inform me they finally had the results of my three-and-a-half
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 7, 2020
Grief
Becoming Elisabeth Elliot (Book Review)
When I was a child, my mother passed along to me a deep appreciation for the life story and writings of Elisabeth Elliot. As a
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
October 4, 2020
Motherhood
Our Favorite Children’s Books & Stories
What is it about a good story? Kate DiCamillo said it best in The Tale of Despereaux: “Why would you save me?” Despereaux asked. “Have
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
September 4, 2020
Author: Colleen Elisabeth Chao
Cancer
Why hasn’t God healed me?
I used to think suffering was meant to teach me lessons—hard but good life lessons—and
November 28, 2022
Community
Dear Younger Self
Dear Younger Self—I know it’s cliché,But I would go back if I couldTo say: Make
November 17, 2022
Cancer
Our cancer journey
If you know me, you’ve heard me say again and again, “Cancer doesn’t have the
November 2, 2022
Poetry
Merciful undoing
September 29, 2006 You use pain so wisely,With infinite care,Knowing right whereTo push and pull
August 17, 2022
Poetry
Mystery
June 14, 2022 Mystery— Living in theIn-betweenThe unknownThe not-yet Shadow, substanceLong and shortHandspan, breath…Infinite Holding
June 14, 2022
Cancer
March 19, 2022
Cancer
Cancer Updates 2021
Dear readers, Below is a collection of emails I’ve sent to friends regarding my second,
August 3, 2021
Cancer
Three years ago today
Three years ago today, my phone rang with terrible news. My doctor’s office called to
November 7, 2020
Grief
Becoming Elisabeth Elliot (Book Review)
When I was a child, my mother passed along to me a deep appreciation for
October 4, 2020
Motherhood
Our Favorite Children’s Books & Stories
What is it about a good story? Kate DiCamillo said it best in The Tale
September 4, 2020
