After the tests at MDA Mom had wanted to go to the Museum of Natural Science but a nap got in the way. She did rally for Valentine’s trip to Pappadeaux though. Yes, they ate there 4 times in two different cities but hey, that kind of menu is not available in landlocked Oklahoma.
After the seafood feast, Dad got this: Praline Cheesecake.
On Wednesday Mom went to see her radiation oncologist, Dr. Komaki, for test results. The CT scan showed no sign of recurrent cancer in the area that received radiation 7 years ago. There is an area of cells they are referring to as hyperplasia which were on the original scan in 2009 but have slightly increased in number since then. Presently, the cells are too small to even biopsy so they watch them from scan to scan in order to treat if necessary. We go back in 6 months.
After the doctor, we headed back to Dallas.
See you in August Mr. Houston.
We stayed in the same place we always do. It was getting a facelift though and we got a new suite on the top floor.
A celebration dinner was in order at; well, you know.
Mom ordered her new fave: Greek salad.
She also tried the grilled shrimp and cheese grits with Andouille sausage and corn in a Creole butter. Another fave was born.
The next morning we packed our bags for home.
We crossed the Red River entering Oklahoma. Dad stopped at the Army base in McAlester to look for some boots. It was a pretty cool place.
We also want to thank our friend Leah McIntosh for our wonderful cookies and toys when we visited Houston.
Thanks for keeping our Mom in you thoughts and prayers. ~ Indy and Lucy
We love you dearly. Ms. Judy, Andy, Ellie Jo and Lulu Belle.
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Thank you. It is returned.
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Welcome Home, everybody!
Great test results and hats off to Mom’s wonderful doctor! It’s so encouraging!
Glad you’re home after another fun trip. Oh, but I’d love a slice of the Praline Cheesecake right about now!
McDuff’s Mom
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We always try to relieve the ‘scanxiety’ with some fun. It helps.
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the cheesecake is a dream… oh I wish I had the whole one :o) we cross our paws and fingers that you get good news in 6 months too… potp to your mama :o)
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Thanks.
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We are grateful your Mama is ok. We love to see all the place you get to go. It’s good to be home, though.
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Thanks. Yes it is.
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Well done! We just knew your mum would stay healthy! Here’s to great results in 6 months. You both take such good care of her. ❤
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Hip Hip Hurrah!
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Such exciting adventures! And such good news about Mum!! ❤️
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Fun helps..
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Happy Dance.
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We hope your scanxiety will be diminished by next August’s visits. After all that, fun is definitely in order! Xxxxxx Fiona & Mama
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Most definitely
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I are gettin hungry lookin at dose photos!
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Soooo good!
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Wonderful news! Looks like you both had a good time too. I love shrimp & grits too, but that dish sounds better than what I get here.
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Superb, I say!
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Great news and a wonderful celebration. The shrimp made my mouth water. I have never had grits. The cheesecake is a little different from New York style, but it still looked yummy.
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Thanks. Grits is such a southern things.
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Wonderful news about the scan. Glad mum is good. It also looks like you had a wonderful trip – yummy food and lots of fun places to visit!!
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We are thankful.
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So happy to hear that you had a fun and successful trip! Your Mum definitely is lucky to have all of dat pawsitive energy around her to keep her well! Indy and Lucy and Dad too, are very supportive and pawsitive! We are thanking God Mum received a good report!
You sure had a great way to celebrate–the food looks YUMMY!
Thank you for sharing your trip with us through the great pictures!
Love and Kisses,
Riley-Puppy, Tessie-Girl, and Jackie Scottie-Baby
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We are all doing the happy dance.
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The food is not as important as the test results.
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No but it helps.
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We are so glad mum’s test results are good. What a wonderful trip as far as treats and magic dinners and staying in a new suite…..even on the white part. Loved the other photos even the photo of the place dad stopped to look for new boots….strange stash with what looks like deer antlers. Love your new toys and treats too.
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They were deer antler Christmas trees.
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