Since our last published post, we have learned two important math principles. The first principle is that Two is Better Than
One. We previously reported that a little suspicious spot, this time on the right side had appeared in an MRI. It was decided a regimen of two types of Chemo to fight it right away would be best - First I would continue taking the Temodar under Dr. Choucair's direction. Second a new kind of Chemo called Avastin administered intravenously by Dr. Samuelson would be added to the Temodar. Clinical trials without reported results were just concluding so this would be experimental still. A follow up MRI has shown no evidence of the tumor!!! When I asked about the disappearance, Dr. Choucair just pointed heavenward. This routine is substantially more rigorous than the previous routine. The Avastin is administered every other week but the Temodar is taken every evening for two weeks off one week and taken again every day for two weeks - and so forth. So our own clinical trials have revealed that Two is Better Than One. With the good news. We have felt it best to include two appropriate comics to keep this report light.
The Second Principle - Three is Better Than Two manifested itself in the birth of Ryan Jeffrey Gardner on May 18, 2010! He was 8 lbs 12 oz. at birth. It is wonderful to have John and Jessica live so close. While we love their two other children Lizzy and Thomas - Little Ryan is a wonderful addition to the family. Hence - Three is Better Than Two. We refer to Tommy as Tuffy and Lizzy surprised us with, "Now we can call Ryan - Ruffy." We enjoyed celebrating her 4th birthday on Sunday. She is having a "Princess Tea - Party" for her birthday with 7 little friends on Saturday. We love little Jayne and Reagan just like we love Lizzy, Tuffy and Ryan but we miss them as they live in the Baltimore area. So enjoy these pictures of our latest addition
