Ugh...Again

Ellis is doing well and is enjoying being outside in this summer weather. But this Mama has something new to worry about, even if it is currently minor. Ellis has another swollen area around the site of her original malformed lymphatic mass, similar to the one that occurred at the end of last summer. It is currently small and doesn't seem to be causing her any pain but if it follows the pattern of the former one it may increase in size before it goes away on its own. Last time it took about two months to get to it's full size, almost like a golf ball, then completely disappear. We have a call into her doctor about it and whether she wants us to do tests or just wait and see, the thing I am concentrating on the most is trying to keep Ellis happy and distracted. We appreciate your prayers for this problem to go away quickly and on its own. The last time her surgeon was on the verge of removing the swollen tissue when it began to decrease in size, so we are praying surgery will not be necessary this time and that any swelling will not cause her pain or interfere with her activities.
So...in an effort to keep things positive around here, here's a preview of some super cute pictures Greg and I took of Ellis a few weekends ago. I'll post more as I have an opportunity to edit them.