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

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Update

My dear and loving friends. I am home!! I can't believe I am sitting at my desk actually writing this to you all. I simply wanted to share a rather significant day with you where yesterday I enlisted the loving help of my pastor to shave my head. I found it absolutely liberating and not the least bit sad. Odd I think?

I will start to write and update when the moments are right so please be patient with me as I am just starting to get my bearings. I am overwhelmed with love so very deep for each and everyone of you. Thank you for loving me and letting me love you. It is almost too much too absorb and I am trying to wrap my little pea brain around my miricle. To feel chosen or pointed out in any purpose the Lord has feels completely surreal to me..

Love you Lonna

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lonna, Praying for your speedy recovery. You and your family are in my daily thoughts. An old friend! Always, Nancy Chapluk

Anonymous said...

Lonna, I too have been waiting on great news for you! Checking the blog daily and praying for your health. So happy to hear of you able to go home. Rest, get your strength, and take very good care of yourself. Peace be with you and yours, Beth Fortner-Rodgers IAH FA

Anonymous said...

Glory to God on the Highest!
(Yes, you CAN wrap your little pea brain around THAT!!)

Anonymous said...

Where two or more are gathered...so is He. And He has heard all of our prayers. I am imagining that God is not yet finished with you. What a blessing you are and what a story you have to tell. My continued prayers are with you and your famiy. Karla Gee

Amy said...

Lonna-
Your cousin Jasons wife Tammy Cate sent out an email to her friends. A good friend of mine was on her list. My friend forwarded it on to her friends which is where I received the email with your blog. I forwarded it and so on. I do not know you or your family at all BUT I wanted you to know that MY family has been praying for you and YOUR family since we got the news. I am so thrilled that you are home! Isnt God amazing? You are his miracle and you bask in that fact! His mercies are new each morning! Still praying,
Amy Dawkins
Paris, Texas

Anonymous said...

Hi Lonna,
It was so great to hear from you and to know you are home. God is so Good! He has a Special Purpose for you on this earth and your Miracle is proof of that. God's Hands have definitely Touched and Healed You. I have been keeping up with your progress and believing in Your Miracle. Steve and I and my whole Family and a lot of Friends have been praying nonstop for you. Some are friends we both know and others don't know you personally, but are still praying powerful prayers for you, just like we are. You are truly an Angel in my life.I am so thankful to have you in our lives. Keep resting and continue believing in God's unending Love for You. We'll see you soon!

All of our Love and Prayers,
In His Mighty Name,
Hilda, Steve, Brian, Jillian and Mama

Anonymous said...

Hi Lonna,
Im so glad that your home in your own peaceful place and out of the hospital. I think and pray for you everyday with my daughter Oksana. We take turns usually adding our own comments and thoughts. I ask GOD that he holds you in his arms and wraps his healing love around you. I feel that you are an inspiration to all of us that this could happen to at any time. You are brave Lonna and I hope you will be ok soon. I do believe in the power of prayer and I will continue to do my part for you. You still look pretty with your cute little face and pretty eyes. Take care of yourself.

Love,
Amy Colombo

Anonymous said...

Lonna, Our thoughts, prayers and best wishes are with you & your family. Your daughter is beautiful, just like her Mom! Stay strong for her and may you receive many blessings from Heavenly Father! Love Always, Danford & Doreen Inn

Unknown said...

Hi Lonna :)
You are so strong and have so much to be proud of. Pat yourself on the back my dear sweet Lonna, you have set the bar for bravery and strength and have set such a WONDERFUL example for all of us that love you unconditionally. I couldn't be happier for you, and I am so happy you are home. How wonderful to be sleeping in your own bed with your own cozy pillows and in your own jammies. You are so special, so wonderful, so brave and I knew you would make it thru. I am so thankful and so proud of you.
You are a ROCKSTAR . . . What? Did I say that, YEAH BABY I SAID IT - A ROCKSTAR!!!!!

I love you,
Hillary
xoxox

Unknown said...

Who's the ROCKSTAR??? LONNA LONNA LONNA LONNA'S THE ROCKSTAR!!

Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP!!

Love you still,
Hillabeans aka Hillary

Anonymous said...

Dear Lonna, I have been checking this lovely blog daily and was so thrilled to hear you are home! You truly are an inspiration to us all. You have touched so many of us in so many ways. I hope you realize how very special you are. I believe in the power of prayer and God has a plan for you. I and my family continue to pray for you and your family daily. And you are still so beautiful.... hair or no hair! Sherry Bishop

Anonymous said...

Dear Lonna,
I just heard this past week what you have been through these past four weeks. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Halle and the rest of your incredibly loving and supportive family. I am on your blog for the first time and this is truly a testament of the love so many have for you and how many lives you have touched. You are at the top of my daily prayer list. Stay strong. Much love to you. Patty Saclyn

Anonymous said...

Lonna, I don't believe we have met but I am a CLE based FA. I have been checking your site and have been praying for you. I hope that you find comfort in knowing that everyone is thinking of and praying for you. Keep fighting and stay strong!! Jill Brewer