Hi everybody.
I'm am emerging from some brutal days. All seven since Chemo have been different whether it be nausea or horrible taste in my mouth,metal usually. My heart rate has been really high at rest and we have to keep an eye on that all the time. It is crazy.
Today I had a Pet Scan which essentially lights up cancer anywhere in your body so the doctor's know exactly where to hit the cancer cells. It was 2 hours long. Not unpleasant. After 1hr of prep time I was taken to the chamber(all very white and sterile looking, very much like where the oompa loompa's lived in Charlie Wonka's Chocolate Factory Chocolate factory. Anyway I was given warm blankets and had to raise my hands over my head for 30 minutes. They played great music and I never during the whole process and I just was lost in my thoughts for a while.
I was not alone because I always have someone driving me or watching over me but that is not the case for so many I see. They are alone and have no one and they drive themselves. That makes me so sad. I am so fortunate. I am a full time job right now. My friends and family have stepped in at every turn but there are no words how to describe a Mother's love for her child. My Mother has shown such grace and endurance it makes me weep with love for her.
That all for now my dear friends. I will write soon. Halle is on the mend by the way with the scooter incident. She is currently taking a little sewing class at school in the mornings and my friend Maggie just signed her up at the ymca for a junior swim membership. My friend Rick just left. What a joy to see him again after so many years. He really engaged Halle the whole visit and she came to adore him like so many who had a chance to meet him while he was here.
Love to you all. Lonna
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
Monday, June 16, 2008
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Hi Lonna,
I don't even know if you remember me. We hung out together years ago in Boise. My maiden name is Moss. I am Susan, Ralph and Carolee's daughter.
We used to hang out at the car races and at each other's houses. I usually hung with Vicky, though.
Anyway, I am so sorry for what you are going through. I am praying everyday for a miracle. God is faithful and good and I know he is with you right now.
Love,
Susan Moss Egbert
Flower Mound, TX (Dallas)
Susan Egbert
Susane@pwhome.com
Dear Lonna:
We are next door neighbors of Patrick and just wanted you to know we are praying for you.
May the Lord be your strength and your peace.
In Christ alone,
Greg & Elizabeth Hickman
Kisses and Hugs to you--from me.
I think of you, Halle and your Mom daily.
You're in my prayers and I'm so glad your Mom is there for you--a lovely and beautiful gift. Kids are so resilient and it sounds like Halle is enjoying her summer vacation.
Thanks again for keeping us updated. I truly appreciate hearing your own feelings, thoughts and adorable humor.
Relax, drink lots of TEA and enjoy the music.
X O
Deb Varcho
"This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends."
John 15: 12-13, Message
HI Lonna , This is Jermica and I just wanted you to know that you are truly an inspiration to all , there you are at chemo and you are concerned for those who don't have proper caretakers. You are an Angel , I'm back on line , but constantly thinking of you and sooo proud of how you are handling your ordeal , continue to seek God first and he will always be there. Sorry to hear about Halle , and glad to hear she is better. Our job as Mothers never stop , even when we are ill , I was laughing as I read that you dashed to the ER in spite of your own health. Have a blessed day ! Love , Jermica Ragland Johnson
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