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

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Tuesday, August 26

Making some more great memories with our Dear Lonna. We had a great time on Vicky's hot ski boat. I tried to wake board, to no avail... Sara and Vicky made it look so easy. I only managed to drink a few gallons of lake water ...But we all had such a nice time just being up on the lake, and in the sunshine. Lonna arrived back in Houston Sunday afternoon. Halle has to start school on Monday morning. She is very excited, and it sounds like she will be one busy young lady. Now that I am officially retired I hope to spend more time with them both... Love Auntie

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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulation on the retirement.
Your smiles are so wonderful and Lonna you are so BEAUTIFUL! You too Auntie. :)

Looks like a wonderful time and awesome memories too.

God Bless to all!! May God shine is strength, love and blessings.
Love, Deb V.

August 26, 2008 at 7:21 PM
Anonymous said...

My heart is with you in this journey. I was with my Dad in his and I cherish it every day. I have been following your wonderful website, You are a wonderful family and mine is praying daily for yours.
blessing you everday!
ky

August 27, 2008 at 5:00 AM
Anonymous said...

The journey on this website is beautiful and a true testament to who you all are. GOD BLESS!

August 28, 2008 at 5:57 PM
Anonymous said...

Sandy, Halle, Vicky and Keeth Family. My name is Tim Larson husband of flight attendant Julie Larson. I have been following Lonna's story since her website started. I am so sorry about the loss of Lonna. I am personally moved by the emails that friends and family have sent. Lonna was obviously loved by so many people. I did not know Lonna personally but, I have learned to know what an incredible person she was. With deepest sympathies Tim and Julie Larson

September 12, 2008 at 4:51 PM

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