Today is Sunday July 6th
Well, it was quite an under taking but with the help of family and friends Lonna is in Hawaii. My mom and I discussed with Lonna that she needs to live life in between Chemo's to the best of her ability. Lonna has been so sick with the Nausea and her over all fatigue but we believe that mental mind is a very powerful tool. In order for you to get strength and calmness you have to have a different scenery other then the four wall's of your bedroom. My mom worked a flight on Continental over to Hawaii and Lonna and Halle were on the same flight, so the family felt safe that Lonna was in good hands. Her friends, Shelly and Rick Hagedorn made sure that things were taken care of in Hawaii in case she needed anything. I will be flying over in a few days with my daughter Sarah and it will be a much needed girls time. We have a special love for Hawaii and believe that it is a place of healing and calmness. It's good for the soul. Lonna needs to have some Mental health and hopefully we can build up her strength. It was touch and go and we were not sure she was going to be able to get to Hawaii because she is so weak. Dennis my mom's husband, took her through the airport and made sure she got to her gate. I think she had to take a wheel chair, she is just not strong enough to walk that far in an airport. Anyway, we have an Ocean view and we believe this will be good medicine for the whole family. I'm hoping that we can send a cute picture of us enjoying our time as a family. We love all of you and appreciate the love and kindness you all have shown not just for my sister but to our family.
God bless
Love Vicky
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, July 7, 2008
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As the warm ocean breeze blows across your face,
May you experience the caress of your Loving Father's Hand as He gently reminds you...
You are His
You are safe
You are loved
The day you gave
your heart to Him,
You became a Princess
The loved daughter of the King
I can remember the day I became a Christian. I was baptized on the same day. I felt the power of the Holy Spirit flow through me.
May you know and feel the presence of His Holiness this day.
May the Holy Spirit of God rest upon your heart as
He tenderly gives you His strength and peace.
You are His
You are safe
You are loved
Matthew 11:29
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of Me. For I am meek and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls"
You are loved by Jesus,..Lonna.
He is... who he says He is...
.......feel the breeze
Psalm 30:2
" O Lord my God, I cried unto Thee, and Thou hast healed me"
This is one of many healing scriptures. May they bring you peace.
What a wonderful trip to give Lonna and Halle. Especially, for Halle that life is always to be enjoyed even in the hardest of times. For Lonna, I'm sure it was not easy and I too believe that Hawaii is a very special place. It will do wonders for the heart, mind and soul. I alwayssss felt God's warmth, love, strength, beauty and blessings there.
Also, the R&R is good for all.
Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Deb Varcho
Hi Lonna Keeth in Hawaii!! Hope you are smiling and looking out at Diamond Head. So many memories there and 2121 Ala Wai!! haha! Just in from Rome and was toasting you with friends last night. Everyone sends their love and well wishes. Hope you are enjoying yourself and know you are in my thoughts.
Hugs and Kisses,
Vickie Spring
Hi. This is Theresa Novotny checking in on Lonna. Can anyone please tell me how she is doing and of course how Hallie is. We were really good friends from Rocky River Studio of Dance. My personal email is tdnmaster@sbcglobal.net if you'd rather email me.
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