....to my wonderful mother-in-law who cared for her daughter as I returned back to work and who has safely returned to the Lone Star State....my belly is evidence of her splendid brisket, enchiladas, brownies and apple pies and the house is as clean as ever....I remember when I buried my last parent realizing while I had lost my natural parents, I still was blessed to have parental figures in my life with Teri's parents and we can't wait to return to our Texas roots to be closer to them...