Today is Tuesday and I'm writing about my sister Lonna.
On Saturday she was to sick to fly so we had to change her ticket to fly out on Sunday. They were flying United because Continental does not fly to Boise Idaho. United airlines charged my sister an extra $600. dollars to change the tickets which was less then 24hrs. I have been on the phone for over an hour and they absolutely refused to make any waiver change fee's for a person who is to sick to fly. I'm letting you all know this because when you go to fly United think about how they treat sick people and try and fly another carrier.
My sister is not doing that well. My mom has decided to take my sister early to Mexico for treatment. They are leaving tomorrow. Please say your prayers for the both of them.
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
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
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Your Mom can take it to a United ticket counter, wearing her uniform and with Lonna's ID. Have her speak to a supervisor/manager to see if they can adjust the fee or who too contact.
Your all in my prayers.
Lonna is always is my prayers. As is the rest of your family.
Michelle
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Lonna,
I am so sorry to hear about the ordeal w/ United. How incredibly insensitive? There should always be an excepton to any rule. Considering! More than anything... I am saddened to hear about how you are feeling. I am saying a prayer for you each and every day. You look beautiful, I wish you felt as good as you look. Be well... Shawnna Moore
The word "UNITED" should stand for good, huh? What a pitiful way to treat others in our world. Not only will I say a prayer for you, but also for United to have the decency to solve this very simple customer situation. I am so sorry that it had to happen! Looks like a previous post has good advice.
Shame on United! I'm so anxious to hear how things went in Del Rio and Acuna! Well I hope! Lona, Halle, Sandy, Dennis,Janet and Vicky...you are in all my prayers...Love you guys! Kay B.
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