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.

Mother and Daughter

Mother and Daughter

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Pics frm ER incident yesterday‏

When it rains it pours!!

Halle is feeling better today. She slept with me last night and that made us both feel better. Lotte May (our dog) is beside herself. She is trying to be a comfort and has not ldet my side.Now that her duties have expanded to include Halle it is a full time job for her. She just makes me laugh all the time.

Trying to get my strength back. Wow I feel like my body weighs 400 lbs. Had physical therapy yesterday. That was humbling to say the least.

I will be back soon.

Love you all

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

hi Lonna ... still lookin great... just wanted to say I was thinkin of you today . Hope you are feeling better.I to have a 12 yr. old daughter(13 In a few days) we will have to compare notes sometime , but itis all good. We also have a 10 yr.old boy...... but most important ....... feel good soon .... glad to hear that Rick is visiting you ....... think of you daily for a for a full recovery ............. Judy Johnson - Morales Hi to your sis Vicky... : )

Anonymous said...

Hi Lon: Just a quick note to say hello and tell you how beautiful you are. So sorry to hear about Halle's accident, I hope she is doing better. I hope to see you soon.

Kisses, Vic

Anonymous said...

If the next blog update is about Lottie May going to the vet, I'm coming over there to take charge of the situation! Behave yourselves! Great pics but cut it out! :)

Love ya!
Deb and Tony B.

Anonymous said...

Hey Lonna, Hoping for your quick recovery!! Just wanted to drop you a line and say we are thinking of you daily and hope you enjoy Rick's visit (Howzit Rick) we have been talking and he was truly excited to come. Anyway quick recovery and say hello to my Birthday Bud!! Will be checking back soon!!! Danford I.

Unknown said...

O my goodness, Halle. See, this is why we shouldn't have summer vacation and you should still be in school, so things like this don't happen. :-) Praying for both of you!! Tony Tovar

The Thornton Family said...

What a great picture of you both. Looking great Lonna! I am a friend of Tammy Cate (married to Jason Cate) She has sent your blog address to me and I check it almost everyday. You and your family are in our prayers everyday. Hope Halle is doing better after her accident..OUCH! Your dog looks just like our, his name is Snickers!
Think positive and here's to keeping your strength strong.....
Shanda

The Thornton Family said...

What a great picture of you both. Looking great Lonna! I am a friend of Tammy Cate (married to Jason Cate) She has sent your blog address to me and I check it almost everyday. You and your family are in our prayers everyday. Hope Halle is doing better after her accident..OUCH! Your dog looks just like our, his name is Snickers!
Think positive and here's to keeping your strength strong.....
Shanda

Anonymous said...

Scripture is healing

Luke 12:32

"Do not fear little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom"

Jeremiah 1: 12

"The Lord said to me, "You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my Word is fulfilled"

You are loved Halle and Lonna

He knows your name.
He hears and answers your every prayer

May you feel His loving arms carrying you both.

In Him. Sally Marx
(Ewr FA, formerly CLE based)

Anonymous said...

Hi Lonna,
Just wanted to tell you that I'm still thinking and praying for you everyday. I was trying to fall asleep the other night and my heart started racing really fast with the sweaty hands, I guess anxiety and I reached over and put my hand on my daughter Oksana and started to pray for my heart to slow down. I grabbed her little hand for awhile and just her touch alone was enough to start calming me along with my prayers. The love that we feel for our children is like no other and I'm greatful for you that you have Hallie to hold and to comfort you and you for her. Keep holding and loving on that little girl, shes an angel for you.

Love,
Amy Colombo

Ty said...

Good morning Lonna.
Today I’m meditating John 10:27-30, and with tear filled eyes, thinking of you.
Love and miss you my dear friend