This week Lydia had surgery to have the bump removed that has been on her left temple since birth. It was what we and the doctors had all hoped it was - a dermoid - and the surgery went well. We had a lot of people faithfully praying for her and us and we are thankful for all of them. Lydia is an answer to prayer and her successful surgery is as well.

Here are a few photos of our little one pre-op. She was a brave little girl and did very well.

Lydia was quite woozy after her surgery. She also had some type of tube-sleeve on each of her arms so that she could not bend her elbows to touch her head. No finger in the mouth. No hair twirling. No snugging Mr. Pig. And no feeding herself. Pretty much everything she loves! She didn't like this at all and it ended up being a short lived experiment. They were off before leaving the hospital and they didn't come with us. Thankfully Lydia has had no desire to mess with her wound.

Here is Lydia after her surgery. Stitches on the inside. Dissolving glue on the outside.

Lydia was quick to get back into her normal routine when we got home. She slept a little more than usual but the next morning she was back in business. Here she is the day after surgery rocking her signature hairdo, eating blueberry pancakes, and playing at the library.

Thank you again to everyone who was praying for us this week.

-Matt and Jaynie