Among the many challenges of living with a life-threatening condition are the daily demands it places on both the patient…
Articles by Colleen Steele
The lyrics in Natalie Merchant’s song “Wonder” make me think of my son, Cullen: “Newspapers ask intimate questions /…
We commonly think of change as a new experience. It can be unfamiliar and require effort to come to terms…
When my son was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, we drove from our home in Washington state to California to seek…
I have heard it said that self-care is not selfish. While I may agree with that consciously, my subconscious still…
“There is ebb and flow. Leaving and coming. Flight and fall. Sing and silent. Reaching and reached.” – Ally…
Lately, I have been reflecting on the power of words. It started one sleepless night, as I wondered how often…
When my son was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH), his doctors were proactive in caring for his physical health…
In 2014, my son Cullen received a heart and double-lung transplant after a long battle with pulmonary hypertension (PH).
In a previous column, I shared my son’s battle with weight loss and gain caused by illness. Equally challenging…
Since Feb. 26, many Christians around the world, including me, have been following the 40 days of Lent. It…
The average person might feel some concern about how they look and feel in the morning. They might be a…