In December 2007, Lonna had hysterectomy and shortly afterward became ill with what the doctors believe was pneumonia and then MAC disease. With further tissue samples and testing she was diagnosed on May 9th with lung cancer. Three days later, she was admitted into the hospital with stage 4 Malignant Adeno Carcinoma. The doctors feel that chemotherapy is the only way to slow down this aggressive, fast-growing cancer.

The family is still holding on to the fact that there are miracles that happen every day. We are all fervently praying that Lonna Dee Keeth will be God's next miracle. This cancer has gripped her so unbelievably fast. On May 14th, the doctor put a medaport in Lonna's chest for her impending chemo therapy treatment. They no longer got Lonna out of surgery before the doctors wheeled her right back in for emergency surgery. Her lungs and her heart had life threatening fluid build up that had to be removed. On May 15th and 16th she layed in ICU starting to recover. At 10pm on the May 16th she had her first dose of chemo.

Today, May 17th, is a new day and we still have Lonna with us. Lonna is going to fight! Please fight with us! We need more angels like Lonna to continue walking amongst us. Lonna has a 12 year daughter named Halle Keeth, she is so beautiful just like her mother. Some of you might remember her from our inflight training video, she was the little unaccompanied minor that looked up at the flight attendant and had that one line, (don't talk to my mom that way), but she did say it perfectly. Most of Lonna's family are Continental employees in one facet or another. Her mother, Sandra Hayes, is a HTA flight attendant and her stepfather Dennis Baraga (Buzz) is in reservations. Lonna's Aunt Janet Shelton is a flight attendant and her Uncle Rob Shelton is a pilot.

From the beginning Continental Airlines has been so supportive to our entire family, we will forever be so grateful for all their kindness. Lonna has so many dear friends who are praying for her, loving her, and missing her. The family is asking all of you to please hold Lonnna Dee Keeth up in your prayers. People all over the world are praying for Lonna right now please join us in our prayers. Through this blog we will try to keep everyone updated frequently as we all go through this uncharted journey.

Mother and Daughter

Mother and Daughter

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

A friend

The first thing I thought of when I heard the news is a photo I took of her at work one day.


This photo tells us a lot about our friend. One does not have to gaze at her very long to realize that behind those eyes radiates a spectacular beauty and kindness that comes from within.

I wanted to share this with you. This is Lonna. We love her, miss her and pray for her recovery.

“God himself will sustain him upon a divan of illness; all his bed you will certainly change during his sickness.” (Psalm 41:3)

Debbie Mack


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ninch said...

Dear Lonna,

I met you several years ago at your cousin, Tanner's home. This is a difficult time for you, but continue to fight and have faith.
I have your picture and I will be placing it on the altar at our Healing Mass this Sunday. The congregation will be praying for you and special prayers will be said at the Hour of Devine Mercy. Jesus is limitless. Keep your faith strong.

God Bless,
Nancy Inch

May 23, 2008 at 7:05 AM

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