Lonna had a good day today. It helped getting 3 units of blood. This helped bring the coloring back to Lonna's face. Having the blood also improves her overall vitals. Her Blood Pressure and Heart Rate are all very good. The oncologist was very pleased today when he did his rounds and looked at Lonna and her Lab results. He said they were moving in a positive direction.
Lonna is asking when she can get out of the bed and go home. That is our main goal for Lonna right now. It's about her Quality of Life.
Lonna does not really remember the last week. We actually are thankful for that since it was painful.( Thank God for Drugs ) I know why I sell them for a living. This is her sister who is updating you all today. I sell legal drugs for a living.
I am in the ICU right now spending the night with my sister. Everyday Family and Very select friends are with my sister and watching and protecting her in the ICU. This ICU is only closed for 4 hours. The remaining 20 hrs have all been scheduled out by her friend Lorane who makes sure my sister is getting everything she needs. That way if the nurse is not aware of what my sister needs the person in her room at the time will get the nurse. We want Lonna to have the best care to be able to fight this Cancer and get out of the hospital.
We also want to take this time to thank each and everyone of you for the prayers. Everyone who has prayed and told friends to pray and have put her on a prayer list, Thank You. It means alot to her family and most of all to Lonna.
Keep Praying
Vicky
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
Sunday, May 25, 2008
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On May 24th I was working a LAX-IAH flight and we had a childhood friend of Lonna's on board, coming to see her. I don't know her personally but I have added her and her family to my prayer list at church, as well as my personal prayer list. V. Ashcraft
Rejoice and exult in hope;be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
Dear Vicky and Lonna, too!
I'm so glad yesterday continued well. I felt so thrilled for you all after my short visit yesterday! Lonna, you looked so much stronger! Keep it up! I've got my extra set of wings with me today (for YOU!) and we've already done a DEN turn together and we are currently enjoying the airport (NOT!) before we get to RSW tonight. Vicky, please keep the updates coming as those of us who are away temporarily depend on this blog for our info! Can't wait to see some more smiles on Friday
Deb Brancato
Dear Lonna & family, I was so shocked to hear of your illness and what you have been going through. I am so sorry this has happened to you and your family. We may have gone our seperate ways since those Honolulu days, but I have always held you close to my heart and your friendship was always so special. I pray for you everyday and think about you constantly. Please stay strong and know God has a plan for all of us. I love you dearly,
Vickie Spring
Lonna, you do not know me but I learned of your need for prayer through Barney's wife's aunt. I wanted to let you know that I have sent a specific prayer for angels to be by your side through this difficult time...to watch over you and bring comfort and peace to you and all that are with you. I will continue to pray for you.
Donna
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