Praise be to God!
There is no other reason that Lonna was able to have her chest tubes removed today and was released to go home.
She was smiling and in great spirits.
She had no idea how close she was to death until she was told by the Dr.'s today.
Medically she had no hope and they are all stunned at her turn around.
There is simply no explanation other than the grace of God.
After arriving home today Pastor Frankie came to the house and gave Lonna another hair cut.
They look somewhat alike now. Ha Ha
I have to say she looks absolutely adorable in her little hats or without them.
She will have her next round of Chemo next Friday.
Needless to say I am floating on a cloud.
Until tomorrow.
Love to All,
Sandy
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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7 comments:
Sandy,
I too so believe it was God (she released herself to him and his will) and he sooooo heard her. He seems to have a better plan for her. A true miracle!!!!
I am so happy for Lonna, Halle, YOU and all. Please, remember to take some time for You-- to rest and rejuvenate yourself.
I can actually picture you dancing.
LOL and you have every right too.
God Bless You and all, X O
Deb Varcho (Reisinger)
Sandy,
As I sat in church today (in Kentucky), I saw Lonna's name on the prayer list, and I am so thankful so many people are lifting her name before the Lord God of the Universe. What a mighty God we serve. I will continue to pray.
In Christian Love, Sally
(formerly Cleveland, now Ewr FA)
I placed her on yet another prayer list today -- Faith United Methodist Church in Spring. The power of numbers all praying for YOU ALL is amazing. I have been smiling all day! I can't wait to see the newest haircut that is also such a sign of Lonna's strength and knowledge that her inner beauty is what we love about her anyway! GOD BLESS you all.
Love always!
Deb and Tony Brancato
Hallelujah!
I am soooo happy for all of you! I too, can actually see you dancing! What a joyous day!
Love and Prayers!
Kay Bowers
Dear Lonna,
We are praying for you fast recovery every day. Remember the scripture, Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall opened unto you, and believe. In Jesus name. Lonna you will be healed!
Always,
Charisse Salamone and Family
hi lonna,
caroline sent me your website, i miss your endless smiles.
just remembering when we used to go to the beach, how you didn't want to wash your face because you thought you would wash away the tan .....pretty silly-funny!
remember the golden retriever, sunny?
where do you live now? i would love to visit you sometime
i have witnessed miracles so hang in there, God will give you all the strength you need,
all my love and prayers,
shelley hagedorn
In August of '07 I was invited to attended an in-flight interview in Houston. After an exhausting day of wondering whether or not I was going to be selected for the job, Lonna was the last individual I met. She escorted me to her office after my third interview and officially extended the invitation for a future training date with the company. I remember her graciousness and her charm and hoped after completing my own training that I could exude that same kindness to our customers. Lonna, if you don't already know...be comforted in the fact that you have been an inpiration to many of us.
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