HOSPICE & THE PICKERING HOUSE OF LANCASTER,OHIO for My World

( THE PICKERING HOUSE IN LANCASTER,OHIO A TREMENDOUS COMMUNITY RESOURCE)

Something a little different for THAT'S MY WORLD TUESDAY.Today we are going to celebrate life by visiting Hospice & Palliative Care in Lancaster,Ohio (THE PICKERING HOUSE). Recently, a good friend of mine Sandi Henry passed away. She spent the last week of her life surrounded by family & friends being compassionately cared for by the staff of Pickering House. I was totally unaware of this wonderful resource in Lancaster,Ohio.

 

282 Sells Rd. Lancaster,Ohio (740) 475-0699

“Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the places you can. At all times you can. As long as ever you can.” John Wesley  This quote is on their pamphlet for Hospice Volunteers

 

Mr. Rick Schneider graciously took some time out of his busy day to show me around .

Rick and Sue Miller at the desk. I had met Rick a few years back at health fairs and community presentations. Rick is a great communicator with a sense of humor. See the smile on his face? The one thing Rick said several times, “We do WHATEVER is necessary to promote compassionate end-of-life care.”

“Whatever is necessary” has included a wedding and arranging a helicopter ride for a patient.The helicopter ride was just something he had always wanted to do. The Pickering House is situated on 40 acres in a picturesque wooded setting with frequent visits by the local deer population.

   When my wife Linda and I visited Sandi at Pickering House (where we were able to spend many hours) the soup was always on and the cookie dish was never empty thanks to Linda in the fully equipped kitchen. ( Linda; formerly from Annie’s Cheese Cake in Lancaster)

(notice the laundry inset bottom left, for use by out of town family if needed)

Rick said, “One time a patient wanted bacon and a coke. The problem was the patient really could not eat anything by mouth. “Whatever is Necessary” The patient was given a few drops of coke by dropper and was also able to have a drop or two of bacon grease (just to get the flavor.)”

The Pickering House has twelve patient rooms available.

 Also, there is a large family lounge and kitchen for the families to gather.(Families can prepare their own snacks and meals.)

(I appreciate these fine folks letting me take their photo in the sun room)

A community resource is the meeting room with state of the art audio/visual. The use of the meeting room is free of charge.

The Chapel for the more private and contemplative moments.

One of the many donations to Pickering House is a wall hanging made by a patient. Donations to Pickering House have played a big part in the ongoing availability of this great resource. At the present time there are about one hundred volunteers donating their time. (800) 994-7077

In the GOLF GAME OF LIFE THE PICKERING HOUSE is a “HOLE IN ONE”

  Garden Angel saying, “As Always Thanks For Stopping By”

HOSPICE AND CAREGIVING BLOG LINK

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ALMOST SPRING FOR SPIRITUAL-SCENIC-SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY

 

LEAVING THE HOME&GARDEN SHOW IN COLUMBUS,OHIO WE PASS THROUGH LANCASTER,OHIO ON OUR WAY TO DAWES ARBORETUM JUST NORTH OF ROUTE 40 ON ROUTE 13.

SPIRITUAL—SCENIC--SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 

What can possibly compete with HONEY

MAYBE MAPLE SYRUP MAN WILL GIVE US A TOUR…

KATHY AT THE EVAPORATER MAKING SURE THE TEMPERATURE AND LEVEL OF SAP IS JUST RIGHT.

     For me going into nature is one way I live a spiritual lifestyle. I feel the man that has gathered sap has led a purposeful life. To be in touch with the bee and the tree as they go about their business of making honey and sap is a blessing in my life today and for that I am grateful. God’s Grace and an Attitude of Gratitude makes for a wonderful day to be alive.

AS WE HEAD BACK TO THE LAND OF MILK AND HONEY

   Garden Angel says, “Thanks For Stopping By.”

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Looking For Color In Ohio ( For Sky Watch Friday)

IN THE HOCKING HILLS NEAR LANCASTER,OHIO

Blue - Joni Mitchell

For SKY WATCH FRIDAY I’m going to try and find some color on this winter day. Leaving Lancaster,Ohio behind and heading for the Hocking Hills I will be looking for some “high ground” to search for some color on this gray day.What could be better than a Fire Tower for a good view?

 

Lot of steps to climb to get a good view. Not looking for any fires just some color.

Can you see it? Way off in the distance I think I see a little color. First, I would like for you to see this photo titled (Gray on Grey).

 If all you have to work with is gray skies one must be innovative, right ????? I know I saw some color down the road so let’s take a look.

   Some GREEN pine trees.

A touch of YELLOW,RED,AND BLUE but I’m sure I saw more.

  All I can say is, “In Ohio this time of year you do what ya gotta do.” LOL

 Gray Wolf says, “Thanks for stopping by”…………………………………………………………..

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COLD-COLDER-COLDEST in LANCASTER,OHIO for WATERY WEDNESDAY.

A WATERY WEDNESDAY POST FROM LANCASTER,OHIO

COLD

COLDER

COLDEST

  ICE MAN SAYS,Thanks for stopping by…… 

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DECORATIVE ARTS CENTER OF OHIO (Reese-Peters House in Lancaster,Ohio)

A THAT’S MY WORLD TUESDAY POST

This is a MUST SEE in Lancaster,Ohio…Please-Please-Please visit their website for a wealth of information concerning (exhibits,classes, gift store, and more)

 Just CLICK on the LOGO and enjoy your visit. Also, a special thanks to Andrea Brookover the Operations Director at the DECORATIVE ARTS CENTER OF OHIO 

Center hours are:Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm.. Time to go inside

Greek Revival mansion on Main Hill in Lancaster known as the Reese-Peters House ( It was built in 1865 by William James Reese)

Reese sold the home to Philip and Caroline Rising and it remained in the family until 1994.The Reese-Peters House was then given as a gift to Fairfield County and is now THE DECORATIVE ARTS CENTER OF OHIO.

So, we know who Reese is but who is Peters? Well, Philip Rising Peters, was the last private owner, and now you know. (we also have RISING PARK )

Time to go to the second floor where over 30  artists from Europe and the U.S.A.. (including central Ohio) are exhibiting.  Have you ever made a tri-cornered hat from newspaper? Wait til you see what the  Hawaiian artist named Moses can do. You will be awestruck. CLICK to visit his website. (A MUST SEE). Maybe my favorite (if you can have a favorite at this exhibit) BEATRICE CORON  and her ELECTRICITY 

ALMOST THERE AND ANDREA SAYS “NO PHOTOS” so if you live anywhere close by just go to the exhibit ok. But, if you don’t ( for you dear reader the research I do ) then watch the video.

As Always Thanks for stopping by

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