Thank you Jesus for answered prayers. Here is an update from Lori on Lomosontfo after her surgery this week. Another answer to prayers from our incredible God. Thanks to all of you for lifting up this beautiful daughter of the King. I stand in awe at His love and goodness!!

God’s hands were all over Lomasontfo, the surgeons, and everyone caring for her yesterday.  After a 2 hour delay (waiting for anesthesiologist), waiting in the hallway outside the the OR, she was on her way.  She had been quite nervous, unsettled, however, during our wait I prayed with her and read scripture, she would fall asleep for a few moments then ask me to keep reading.  When it was time for her to go, she was so peaceful and calm – the power of the Word and all the prayer! 
 
The surgery was about 6+ hours, 2 units transfused, with the exception of the external carotid Dr. Mohamed was able to do the entire procedure through the mouth (the expected incision under her jaw was not needed!  He is so Good!), 2 wires securing the jaw on the left side, femoral art line, ej, peripheral iv’s, foley.  Temp 37.9 before I left last night but they were treating.  She was awake when she went to ICU.  She recognized me, held my hand, and communicated needs as well as answered questions appropriately – of course, the 2 most important in that moment: something to drink and the toilet.  I will see her later this morning and Dr. Mohamed this afternoon.
 
Thanks to all of you for your support, guidance, and prayers these past months.  I have attached a few photos.  A few “silly faces” from the past week inpatient and post-op in ICU – lots of swelling, she looks quite different.