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

Friday, August 29, 2008

Update 8/28/08 Thursday

My sister was admitted yesterday back into the hospital. She has been having severe stomach pain. Lonna has also been experiencing her nausea and not being able to eat much of anything. At my house she probably had 2 good days out of 7. Anyway, now the news as to why her condition. She was diagnosed as having pancratitis and Cancer has also moved as a lesion to her liver. She is getting I.V. of parental nutrition and Zofran for the nausea and and something for the pancreas.

The plan is still to take her to Mexico for alternative treatment which we feel is her best hope. My mom will fly with her on a flight which is about an hour and a half and Dennis will drive 5 hrs with a car, so my mom and Lonna can have transportation for the month. As soon as my sister is released from the hospital they will make the trip. Please keep her in your prayers.
Love Vicky

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for the constant updates. I wake up every day to check on Lonna. I wish each of you the very best. You are all in my thought and prayers. Lonna, Best of luck in Mexico. Be well, Shawnna Moore and Family

Anonymous said...

Constant prayers, much love, and all the strongest hopes for success in Mexico. Please keep the updates coming. We love you. -Deb and Tony

Anonymous said...

Lonna,

We don't know each other well, but I want you tell you I have been following your progress and praying for you every day. Stay strong and positive--miracles DO happen!

Chris Ashbaugh

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the up date on Lonna. I will pray even harder for her and family. Well wishes for the trip to Mex. Keep us posted . God bless

Anonymous said...

I have been in prayer for Lonna, and have left other thoughts. I check your site sometimes more than daily. Please keep remembering, we serve the Holy God of Israel, the Lord Jesus Christ. May you find great peace and comfort as He holds you lovingly during this time. My prayers will be with you as you travel to, from and during Mexico. May His Hand be upon you. And may you give Him the Glory. My prayers continue.

Sally (Haught) Marx

Anonymous said...

Dear Lonna, Vicky and family,
I wish I could be with you to give you my support personally even though I think of you every day but it is not the same. In my nursing profession it is the strength and perseverence that can make a difference. Lonna please take the tough times one day at a time and you are in the best of hands with family to guide you.
Sandy please call my mom who would love to talk with you.
Love you all,
Cilka

Unknown said...

My heart and prayers go out to all of you and I wish for the very best in Mexico. God Bless you all!
Much love,
Julie Thoeny

Anonymous said...

FRom Lilly in Spring Valley:
Lonna my love my everything,my day is spent thinking of you and your dear family and especially thinking of all the fun times....REmember the pillow fights with Cilka and Vicky against you and Laszlo and of course your team always won. What sweet memories and more to come. Hello to your mom and miss you.
Lilly and family.

Anonymous said...

I pray for you everyday...I have witnessed God's miracles and I hope to have another one happen in Mexico...You are loved so dearly by so many...Think of all of you and pray for you all everyday...Fondly, Claudia Morrison

Anonymous said...

http://www.path.jhu.edu/pancreas/pledge.php

I hope this may help.

Anonymous said...

Blessings are all around you in spite of the pain. Rejoice in them and know you are LOVED.

Anonymous said...

Lona, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have seen miracles, and it all starts with POSITIVE THINKING, LOVE and SUPPORT. (which you have all) I wish you the best in Mexico. Thanks for the updates.Barb (Ewerling) Avedon

Anonymous said...

You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday Lon. Every flight someone asks me how you are doing and I tell them about your wonderful blog. You are in my heart always.

Much Love,
Vickie Spring

Anonymous said...

Lonna, Halle, Sandy, Janet and all,

Thank you for this bog!!!!!
This truly is a foreign journey for all yet...
We are so focused on the LOVE, Faith, Laughter/tears, Memories, and most of all.. on you-Lonna-- Your inner and outer Beauty of Life, your Simplicity, your Faith, your Style and most of all your "GRACE".

Its a journey that God has brought to each and every one of us.

The gifts of your life and the Woman you became (not just for Halle) for all--is cherished, loved and beyond the blessings that anyone may have imagined.

God knows what he is doing and I am glad you are still going to Mexico.
My thoughts, prayers, and love is with all of you each day!!!

Take your flight and FLY WITH DREAMS, HOPES, LOVE AND FAITH--- IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.

I have seen miracles many times with my own Father and I will again with you-Lonna.

Smile, Enjoy and use some Marijuana!
Love You!
Deb Varcho X O

Anonymous said...

hey lonna we read your site alot and we feel really bad for u. so r u feelling better because we wish u were up and runnin. we dont know u very well but this is still for u. love,
micaela,mitch,robert and kathy

Anonymous said...

LONNA........I PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DAILY......MIRACLES HAPPEN..........SUSAN

Anonymous said...

Lonna, You have been in my thoughts and prayers since day one. Good luck in Mexico, we wish you the best Love Billie & Ed