Colleen’s CaringBridge

Oct 1, 2020

Colleen created her CaringBridge site on October 15, 2012, while awaiting her second heart transplant.

Be among Colleen’s over 15,000 visitors to read as she courageously shared her triumphs and struggles by clicking here. You’ll also find poignant updates by Colleen’s parents.

One of Colleen’s entries is below, and so much more at CaringBridge to spend time with her gorgeous spirit there:

The Day Is Here

Journal Entry by Colleen Gleason — February 1, 2013

Today I am finally leaving the hospital and going home.
I am leaving with... 112 more days of hospital stay time under my belt. A 17 year chapter closed with my previous heart. 40 pills a day of meds. 7 new scars. Countless memories. Bunches of new friends. Knowledge that I have a ridiculously huge prayer network. A new heart. An even more positive outlook on life. A closer relationship with my family…Hope for an amazing and healthy future.

Colleen, October, 2012, spreading her usual happiness and party vibes despite beginning her three-month wait for her second heart transplant at Lurie Children’s Hospital.