Lonna, I have thought of you so often since you moved to Houston. I remember, you telling me you weren’t sure why you had to go but you knew in your heart--it would be a good move for you and Halle. You followed your heart even though you knew you would be missed by many. Lonna, you are a special part of my life journey because you brought warmth, laughter, kindness, honesty, and many happy thoughts---great conversations; good times (cherished Christmas Tea), jumpseat stories (LOL), our midlife play and so many years of fun, joy and faith, hope, grace and the love of God.
I understand that this makes no sense to all of us. I was so intently praying for you; this scripture made me think of you and your love of God.
John 10:9, 14:18
“I am the good shepherd, just as the Father knows me and I know the father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice and one flock, one shepherd. This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own. I have power to take it up again. This command I have received from my Father.”
I pray that the Lord will guide you and your heart again.
Luke 12: 22-32
“He said to (his) disciples, “Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life … Can any one by worrying add a moment to your life span? … even the smallest thing is beyond our control…Notice how the flowers grow … seek his kingdom, and these other things will be given you besides. Do not be afraid any loner, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom … For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.”
I will continue to pray for you and I am glad you came into my life and blessed me with your strength, gifts and love of life. I wish you eternal life of love and peace here on earth and in the heavens above. You know I believe in miracles “they do happen” and I too believe, I will see yet “another” in the near future. Rest, Have Faith, and Spread Your Love to All.
God Bless You and Love You!!!!!
Debbie Varcho (Reisinger)
PS I love all your pictures on your blog---you are so BEAUTIFUL---inside more than out. Oh, I heard the airline song on the Fish station UP WHERE YOU BELONG but in God words---I so thought of the beauty in and of YOU>>>>> SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY :)
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.
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
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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