Community
We need each other
I’ll never forget Miss Moss, with her Coke-bottle glasses and a disability that left her slow and kind. She loved writing notes of encouragement even
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
July 13, 2016
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Chronic illness
The gift of illness
I’m not in a wheelchair. I’m not on chemo. I’ve ended up in the hospital only two times, for brief outpatient visits. To see me,
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
June 17, 2016
Stories
Read biographies to strengthen your soul
This morning I woke up in a warm bed with a roof over my head. I took a hot shower, brewed a pot of coffee, and
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
January 26, 2016
Holidays
Finding rhythms of rest (even through the holidays)
I’m exhausted. To the marrow of my bones, I am spent and weary. A few days ago, I drove up a winding hill, fresh after
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
October 30, 2015
Community
A word to the wise
When my son was only a few months old, I had a mother-of-four walk by me and say, “Oh, I remember the days of only
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
August 23, 2015
Motherhood
Raise that warrior
I don’t write much about motherhood because I don’t know much yet. I have one son, and he’s just four years old. But it doesn’t
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
July 19, 2015
Love
On your 40th
She was the It Girl in college: drop-dead gorgeous, smart, with a slew of handsome suitors and a voice that earned her a recording label.
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
June 25, 2015
Motherhood
Do the next thing: Wisdom from Elisabeth Elliot
As a young teen, I read her books and articles with a voracious appetite for her wisdom. When I was 20, I attended one of
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
June 16, 2015
Depression
When darkness seems to hide His face
**This article in no way intends to address the complex matters of mental health nor minimize the importance of modern medicine and psychiatric help that
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
December 9, 2014
Grieve
When the holidays are hard
I was 31 and it was Christmas Eve when we had The Talk. Everyone thought we were the perfect match. So even though I put on a
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 23, 2014
Author: Colleen Elisabeth Chao
Community
We need each other
I’ll never forget Miss Moss, with her Coke-bottle glasses and a disability that left her
July 13, 2016
Chronic illness
The gift of illness
I’m not in a wheelchair. I’m not on chemo. I’ve ended up in the hospital
June 17, 2016
Stories
Read biographies to strengthen your soul
This morning I woke up in a warm bed with a roof over my head. I
January 26, 2016
Holidays
Finding rhythms of rest (even through the holidays)
I’m exhausted. To the marrow of my bones, I am spent and weary. A few
October 30, 2015
Community
A word to the wise
When my son was only a few months old, I had a mother-of-four walk by
August 23, 2015
Motherhood
Raise that warrior
I don’t write much about motherhood because I don’t know much yet. I have one
July 19, 2015
Love
On your 40th
She was the It Girl in college: drop-dead gorgeous, smart, with a slew of handsome
June 25, 2015
Motherhood
Do the next thing: Wisdom from Elisabeth Elliot
As a young teen, I read her books and articles with a voracious appetite for
June 16, 2015
Depression
When darkness seems to hide His face
**This article in no way intends to address the complex matters of mental health nor
December 9, 2014
Grieve
When the holidays are hard
I was 31 and it was Christmas Eve when we had The Talk. Everyone thought we were
November 23, 2014
