Valentine's Day - special thanks to CHO friends

Today is Day 8 at Alta Bates, and Alison had hoped she would have been discharged today. It sounds (via Christa and Jon's info) that she is down to an anti-fungal medication in her IV. She is off the second antibiotic, and off oxygen as of today. Her fever has finally resolved. From what Christa said, the plan is for likely discharge tomorrow - and I know Alison is really ready to be home. There isn't a clear source for her fever and shortness of breath, but the final cultures (from the bronschoscopy) aren't in and may yet have the answers.

On behalf of Alison, to her friends and colleagues at Childrens Oakland: Please know that your generosity of gifts of your PTO to Alison has touched her beyond what words can express. Having her employment status furthered in this way - and keeping her benefits intact - is a testament to how Alison touches lives, but it speaks volumes about the character of the people that Alison works with. You all are truly heroes - always in the work you do, but also in the way you have taken care of one of your own. Please accept our gratitude, from the bottom of our hearts. Happy Valentines Day to all those who make this world a better place, and whose kindness is anonymous and heartfelt. Love to you from Alison's family!

Jon and Christa added:

We echo Deborah's gratitude to all her thoughtful and generous work team members!

We had a brief visit with Alison tonight. She is doing fairly well, stable on room air, pretty cheery, and waiting for her man to come and watch the Olympics with her. The "unknown-ness" of this setback is very frustrating and "hospitalitis" has set in (interrupted sleep, medication scheduling issues, etc.).

We are all wishing and hoping that tomorrow is the day she can go back home. Her treatment free "window" is rapidly closing and her goals for this time are NOT happening (weekend in Monterey with Kirk, family weekend in PS with us, etc.). Can a girl catch a break, please!