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
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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
Beauty
The good news about bad news
In the past decade, going to the doctor has felt a bit like guzzling apple cider vinegar while walking barefoot on hot coals. Not exactly
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
March 31, 2019
Cancer
Of cancer, gifts, and gratitude
Yesterday felt heavy and strange as we closed the door on 2018. What a year. Twelve months ago today, I was recovering from the first
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
January 1, 2019
Cancer
Three months of chemo
Well, tomorrow is Round 12, my final chemo infusion. It was three months ago today that I went in for my first infusion, with a
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
April 12, 2018
Cancer
The gift of cancer
Four months ago I found a lump in my breast. And the Spirit clearly said, “This lump is a gift.” ~ ~ ~ This summer
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 24, 2017
Bible study
Complain, weep, wonder, and worship.
Summer is an odd duck. School lets out, Instagram becomes a film reel of beach days and vacas, and by July 31st Halloween paraphernalia is
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
May 26, 2017
Community
Kindness
This past year has been one of the hardest of my life. My hubby will say the same. We watched the bottom drop out from
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
January 25, 2017
Bible study
The road to Compassion
If you’ve ever spent time around someone who thinks they know everything, you’ve got a pretty good picture of what I was like in my late
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
September 11, 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 only two times, for brief outpatient visits. To see me,
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
June 17, 2016
Category: Grief
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
Beauty
The good news about bad news
In the past decade, going to the doctor has felt a bit like guzzling apple
March 31, 2019
Cancer
Of cancer, gifts, and gratitude
Yesterday felt heavy and strange as we closed the door on 2018. What a year.
January 1, 2019
Cancer
Three months of chemo
Well, tomorrow is Round 12, my final chemo infusion. It was three months ago today
April 12, 2018
Cancer
The gift of cancer
Four months ago I found a lump in my breast. And the Spirit clearly said,
November 24, 2017
Bible study
Complain, weep, wonder, and worship.
Summer is an odd duck. School lets out, Instagram becomes a film reel of beach
May 26, 2017
Community
January 25, 2017
Bible study
The road to Compassion
If you’ve ever spent time around someone who thinks they know everything, you’ve got a pretty
September 11, 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
