My Dear sweet girl,
You make me feel like dancing!!!
Mom
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, June 1, 2008
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Hi Lon: Soooo good to talk to you today after we both stopped crying! You sound wonderful and happy to be out of the hospital. I am glad you are in your mother's care and in your element. It was wonderful to hear you laugh after my updates (especially concerning a certain supervisor - haha! God truly has shined down on you. So many people love you and care about you. I will be there soon to see you. Know you are in my prayers and in my heart.
Hugs and Kisses,
Vickie
Lonna,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting and staying strong. God Bless
Michelle Merrill (frietchen)
Cle FA
DANCE ON!!
Hey lonnas family and lonna,
we are people that read this blog and feel really bad for you guys and lonna. The pictures are nice even the new pictures. Lonna we just want you to know it dousn't matter what you look like you are still cute. Fight the good fight.
Get well soon
Micaela and robert and tim
Dear Lonna,
Remember me? I'm Alison Dymond from Sonora High School class of 81. I heard through the grape-vine that you have fallen ill and am deeply saddened by this news. However, the blog, your beautiful self and daughter have uplifted my spirits knowing that you are surrounded by loved ones during this time. I remember you as a sweet, strong, caring person and feel blessed to have known you during high school. Time flies, but feelings don't. You are still the same strong beautiful person and are truly loved by many. Your friends from Sonora are praying for your health daily and you're encompassed in our thoughts. God Bless you Lonna! Love you!
Love,
Alison (Dymond) Garcia
Dear Lonna,
Remember me? I'm Alison Dymond from Sonora High School class of 81. I heard through the grape-vine that you have fallen ill and am deeply saddened by this news. However, the blog, your beautiful self and daughter have uplifted my spirits knowing that you are surrounded by loved ones during this time. I remember you as a sweet, strong, caring person and feel blessed to have known you during high school. Time flies, but feelings don't. You are still the same strong beautiful person and are truly loved by many. Your friends from Sonora are praying for your health daily and you're encompassed in our thoughts. God Bless you Lonna! Love you!
Love,
Alison (Dymond) Garcia
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