COUNTY LIFE
Daughter shares her mother’s new battle with breast cancer
This personal story was submitted by Haley Owen, daughter of Lynn and Chuck Hall of Bowie. Lynn has been diagnosed with a recurrence of breast cancer she was treated for two years ago. Lynn Hall works at the elementary school as the 504/Rtl coordinator and her husband, Chuck, is the girl’s high school basketball coach.
By Haley Hall Owen
Selfless, loving, and giving are just a few of the words I can think of to describe my mom, Lynn Hall. Growing up with her as a mother, I was never shorted on time, support or praise. This is no surprise to all who know her.
My mom has always, and continues to, put others before herself, and I have always admired her for that. During the last three years I have watched my mom exemplify a new set of terms in dealing with her cancer journey.
Courageous, inspiring, and tough are some of the new titles my mom has gained while still managing to maintain her caring nature and continually putting others before herself. She is no less than a hero and dealt with her battle with grace, ultimately earning her the title of survivor.
In August 2015, my mom found a mass in her breast that eventually led to a diagnosis of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, breast cancer. Hearing the “C” word associated with a parent is a scary thing that, unfortunately, too many can relate to.
I remember a sinking, heavy feeling and questions of “why her,” “why now,” and “what’s next?” What followed was a double mastectomy, breast reconstruction and several months of chemotherapy. Family, friends, colleagues, and communities rallied around my mom, giving her the strength and support she needed throughout her journey.
She documented her story on Facebook, and I remember every post received hundreds of likes and comments.
Although a small gesture, it meant so much to know that so many were praying for her. We saw “Team Hall” shirts everywhere we went. It was such an encouragement during the hard times.
In March 2016, Mom wrapped up her last chemo treatment, and we were all ready to put the “C” word behind us for good. She was cancer free.
In March of this year, roughly two years after what should have been the end of her cancer journey, the doctor spotted something questionable on a routine sonogram. Initially, he wanted to wait and watch, assuring her that it was nothing to worry about, but mom’s gut told her to request a biopsy.
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The Chuck and Lynn Hall family. (Courtesy photo)
Members of the Nocona City Council will meet for a regular meeting at 5 p.m. on May 12 in council chambers.
A public hearing on an ordinance annexing adjacent and contiguous territory to the city will be offered. This relates to two small tracts of land at the front and back of the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum property. It does not involve providing any services, but clarifies the property in the museum’s tract. Any action would follow in the regular agenda.
Mayor and council reports on items of community interest follow along with public comments.
Items slated for the agenda include the following: Discuss bid to mow and weed-eat the Nocona Cemetery; discuss bids to furnish a 180,000-200,000 gallon capacity tank for potable water; three requests from the Nocona Economic Development Corporation – Type A and B boards funding a grant for signage at the American Legion at $2,300, both boards fund a grant for Tales ‘N’ Trails to enclose the east win of the barn for $18,000 and both boards to grant the Chisholm Trail Art Association $2,000 to support the Art of the Song Music Festival Art Show.
Other council topics will be consider repair of the water found at Enid Justin City Park; discuss public nuisance code violations; hear request from David Yowell to purchase water for the Nocona Hills Golf Course; discuss appraised value, setting price and conditions for sealed bids on 19.5 acres of city-owned land adjacent to the Nocona Hills Golf Course; discuss slide on upstream water side of dam and discuss changes to rental agreement for H.J. Justin Community Room.
The majority of these items will be considered for action during the regular agenda following the workshop agenda.
Present for the Bowie Community Development proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week May 3-9 made by Mayor Gaylynn Burris were volunteers and staff: Matthew Hunt, Cindy Roller, Brittany Barnes, Sylvia Henning, Mildred McCraw, and Joe Barnhill. Community Development focus is on beautification and tourism for the City of Bowie. The group focuses on tourism through its many festival and events, welcoming people to the community. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Make plans to attend the 6th Annual May Day Mental Health Awareness Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 9 at Pelham Park.
This event is free and open to the public presented by interested local residents and Texas Community Counseling. It will feature mental health related resource tables, veteran’s support information, peer support and other activities.
The afternoon will feature an open mic for any artist, live art, kid’s activities, bake sale, silent auction and a brown bag drawing. All proceeds will benefit Texas Community Counseling.
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