Hi Everyone,
We just got back from the Mundle's cabin in Wisconsin where we took refuge while waiting for power to be restored and the gas lines and grocery store lines to dwindle. It was quite a trial getting through the past couple of weeks.
Halle went north to Janet's house in Denver and was able to see all of the relatives up there. We stayed behind to get the tree off the roof and clean up. Our friend Bob Mundle came in from Corpus Christi and brought up a chain saw and generator. Bob, our neighbor Dan and Den chopped the tree up and managed to do it with no injuries. The house was relatively damage free. Viewing some of the damage around Houston we were really blessed.
I am most anxious for Halle's return tomorrow. She starts back to school on Monday.
I am trying to sort through Lonna's house but finding it very difficult. Thanks to all of you once again. You've given your time, your emotions, your love, your kind donations and so much support. I truly don't know how we all could have managed without all of you. I love you for it and I know God will bless you, as he blessed us with you in our lives.
We'll see you on the 4th of Oct. I will be listing some local hotels in the next day or two.
Sandy
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
Saturday, September 20, 2008
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Lonna's Dad and family here in Seattle,want to thank Sandy,Vicky and Janet for this wonderful web site, it kept us a part of Lonna's journey.We can only imagine how difficult it must of been for you to share your feelings and pain when you were suffering along with Lonna. We will always be thankful that we had Lonna in our lives.Thank you Sandy for giveing me two wonderful step-daugthers.Halle you our in good hands with Grandma, you both will comfort one another with the love you two share. Halle we love you, Victoria and Addie send you hug's and kisses. Our prayers are for both of you to find comfort and peace in all your loving memories of Lonna.Her family in seattle will miss her always!!
Sandy,
You are always on our mind and in our prayers. Our converstions are often about you and your family . We love you.
Bill and Paula Stringer
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