Back to Chicago week

We went to Chicago this week.  I had my one year post-treatment follow up appointment with Dr. Chang at the Northwestern Medical College Proton Center (formerly the CDH Proton Center).  And on this trip it was so nice to have Johnny with me – it’s very rare for him to get away from the office.  Hannah who I work with at the Hospital stayed with the dogs and Billy watched the lot.

With the extra time we had I was able to show Johnny a few of the attractions that I loved about Naperville.  First we went to the White Chocolate Grill for a wonderful dinner.  They have amazing deserts as the name suggests, but we stuck to our new healthful way of living and declined.  Then after dinner we took a little pilgrimage to the Naperville River Walk.  It was so beautiful we stayed until after sundown.  Just as we were walking past the bell tower the bells chimed…a celebration of all we’ve come through and an embrace of things to come our way.  

 

 

On Monday we had lunch with our friends Tom and Carrie at the locally famous Naf Naf Grill http://nafnafgrill.com/

It’s a very affordable Mediterranean style restaurant.  The dishes are vibrant and healthy and we opted for the outside patio which has a nice breeze. All you need to do is mention Naf Naf to the area locals and their eyes glaze over and they will go on and on about their favorite meal.  The place has historical roots, but feels fresh and wonderful. We highly recommend it if you’re in the Naperville area.

Dr. Chang did not find anything that concerned him at this appointment.  I thought (and hoped) my next follow up appointment would be one year from now, but that was not to be.  Sometime in December I will be heading back to Chicago to see Dr. Chang again. 

And most likely another stop by the Naf Naf Grill.