Weakness
A few thoughts on weakness…
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
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
January 31, 2023
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anxiety
When Depression comes knocking
He could find his way to my doorstep blindfolded. He always takes the same route—by way of prolonged physical illness, sustained stress, or painful loss.
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
August 8, 2020
Beauty
Ezekiel 16
I remember you before you were beautiful. Before you stopped people in their tracks and made jaws drop and heads turn. You, who are now
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
January 6, 2017
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
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
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
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
Grief
An airplane and a cave
It was the last place on earth I wanted to be. I’d always loved flying, but this airplane, with all my worldly belongings crammed into
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
July 22, 2014
Category: Weakness
Weakness
A few thoughts on weakness…
Some days I resent not being further along in my growth and maturity. I wish
January 31, 2023
anxiety
When Depression comes knocking
He could find his way to my doorstep blindfolded. He always takes the same route—by
August 8, 2020
Beauty
Ezekiel 16
I remember you before you were beautiful. Before you stopped people in their tracks and
January 6, 2017
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
Love
On your 40th
She was the It Girl in college: drop-dead gorgeous, smart, with a slew of handsome
June 25, 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
Grief
An airplane and a cave
It was the last place on earth I wanted to be. I’d always loved flying,
July 22, 2014
