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 2, 2008
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11 comments:
Wow, you're bald, and still more beautiful than ever!! It makes me smile to see you're shining face and know that you are a miracle. Keep you're chin high, and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers each and every day.
the essence of true beauty
we are all praying
and will continue
Jeremiah 29:11-13
he knows your name...and He loves you dearly
don't ever give up! think of halle and the healing power of GOD.
sending prayers your way.
rob williams
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You are more beautiful then ever. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Merrill
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Lonna - You look absolutely beautiful! And so happy too! I am so thrilled to hear of your progress. Keep on fighting. You can do it. And so can all of our prayers. Love to you!
Lonna, I'm Bob Mundle's daughter...(Bob and Cheryl are your mom's friends). My Dad asked me to pray for you and I'm so thrilled to read about your progress...it made my day today :) My whole family will continue to pray for your healing.
In His Great LOVE! Emily :)
John 10:10
Thank You for sharing your journey with all of us.
You are so strong and so lovely.
You seem to be teaching us all to grow stronger esp. with our faith. Bet you didn't know you could teach. LOL It comes from years of flying. Your blog has been a gift to all of us and a beautiful way to express our love for you.
I am so happy you are home.
God is Good and Loving.
Debbie Varcho X O
Lonna darlin..You look wonderful! You know that God only made a few perfect heads.. The rest He gave hair! We continue to pray, and know His plan for you is perfect! We expect to have you in Garden Valley again this Christmas!With all our love, Barb and Don
Lonna,
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers daily. You look fabulous (as always)! I hope the love and prayers of everyone who knows you will strengthen you enormously. Remember that God fights your battles...With love, Tracy Borne
Lonna,
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers daily. You look fabulous (as always)! I hope the love and prayers of everyone who knows you will strengthen you enormously. Remember that God fights your battles...With love, Tracy Borne
Wow, you are totally sportin the new style! Looking as beautiful as ever. And whom more appropriate than Pastor Frankie to do the honors. Its so wonderful to see you up and about. I'm so happy your home with Halle thats where you need to be. Remember each morning you wake up is a new day with bright beginings,and one day closer to being healed.I'm so proud to be your friend. It was so beautiful for me to see the outpouring of love and support your friends in Texas gave you, Halle, and your mom. They just took charge and made sure EVERYTHING was handled. Groups of people were at the hospital around the clock flying in from all over the country, offering their support, and prayers for you, Halle, and your family. You never knew you were so loved, did you?
Remember all those that are behind you, praying for you, especially when your day isn't going the way you would like it to, maybe it will help you to get through it in some way.
I love you so much, you are my other 1/2, I look forward to spending quality time with you soon, and maybe some of your Texas friends too. teehee
Keep believing and praying, The Lord hears us all!
Love You, Kimmie
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