Hospice for All Seasons

10/19/2026

This past weekend I planted the redbud.

10/16/2026

Every volunteer brings something unique — a warm smile, a calming presence, a love for conversation, or a talent for storytelling. Your gifts can bring peace and companionship to someone’s final chapter. Your presence is powerful. Learn how you can make a difference with Hospice For All Seasons. For more information, reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Tina Phillips at [email protected] or 717-798-1310.

10/15/2026

"I WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE..."

If you click on this link below, you should be able to open this delicate, rhythmic song about grief. It is sung by "Mama Nous." She wrote it for a 5 year old boy who was grieving the loss of his beloved cat.

Some folks insist that grief over the loss of animals is different from grief when we lose people. What I have observed is that grief can be experienced after losing people, pets, and even "things" that were important to us. One year, long ago, I came home from my vacation to find that in my absence I had been "promoted" to a job I did not want. The position I lost had become a part of my identity. As I reckoned with my feelings, I realized I was experiencing a grief reaction to losing part of myself. Something I valued deeply had been taken away from me. Obviously, I recovered from this grief, learning more about myself and about the situation.

Perhaps this song will provide some quiet reflection about where you are on your own grief journey, whether from the loss of a family member, a friend, a pet, or a part of your Self. If you find yourself in need of support at this time, please call 717-234-2555 and ask to speak to one of our Bereavement Team members. We are available to assist you wherever you are on your grief journey and whatever or whomever you are grieving. Please call today!

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--Written by Dot Everhart, Chaplain & Grief Counselor

10/14/2026

Soul Chat
Well, there it is. For the last six weeks we have reviewed the five core values of Hospice For All Seasons, represented by the acronym SHARE. Namely: SPIRITUALITY, HUMILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, and EMPATHY.
I know that anyone can put words on a paper and set some lofty sounding goals. However, living them out consistently day by day amid life's pressures can be another story. For me personally as a hospice Chaplain with faith in Biblical truth, living them out is a chief priority.
I have appreciated being a part of the Hospice For All Seasons care team for over 15 years and this is where I witness others purposing to do the same.
To all hospice patients and families, Hospice For All Seasons desires for your journey, in this impacting time, to be the best it possibly can be.

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

Our Seasons of Love Fall Memorial was yesterday. A big Thank You to the staff that came out and done got drenched seeing up and also a big Thank You to the families that came out despite the weather to join us in celebrating their loved ones life.

10/12/2026

Seasons of Love Fall Memorial was yesterday despite the rain everyone had a good time of fellowship. This sorry video was taken during set up

10/09/2026

Hospice volunteering isn’t about clinical skills. It’s about compassion, connection, and showing up with kindness. If you can listen, sit with someone, or brighten a day, you can make a life-changing impact. Become a volunteer and help bring comfort when it matters most. For more information, reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Tina Phillips at [email protected] or 717-798-1310.

10/08/2026

"WHEN LIFE BECOMES HARD"

Those of us who have experienced grief, know that grief can make our life "hard" immediately after our loss and for years after. This is a poetic reassurance that might calm and comfort you as you grieve:

"When life becomes hard,
grief can make you feel
like you’re walking
through a storm
that will never end. 🤍

There are days
when simply getting through
the day feels like
the biggest thing
you can accomplish.

And that is okay.

You don’t have to
have everything figured out.

You don’t have to
be strong every moment.

You are allowed
to have difficult days.

You are allowed
to cry.

You are allowed
to miss someone
with your whole heart.

But please remember—

this moment
is not your whole story.

The storm may feel endless,
but storms do eventually
begin to quiet.

You have already survived
so many moments
you once thought
you couldn’t survive.

Look at how far
you have already come.

Even if you’re moving
slowly,
you are still moving.

Take a breath.

Take one day
at a time.

When tomorrow feels
too far away,
just focus on today.

When today feels
too heavy,
focus on this moment.

You don’t need
to see the entire path.

You only need
enough light
for the next step.

And someday,
you may look back
and realize
that the strength
you were searching for
was inside you
all along.

Better days
can still find you.

Peace can return
in unexpected ways.

You can laugh again
without forgetting
the person you lost.

You can heal
without letting go
of the love.

So keep going.

Gently.

Patiently.

One breath.
One day.
One step
at a time.

You’ve got this. (on FB @ Pooh Memes)

If you are having doubts about your ability to find your way through your grief, please call our office at 717-234-2555 and ask to speak to one of our Bereavement Team members. We'll offer support as you navigate this "hard" part of life.

--Written by Dot Everhart, Chaplain & Grief Counselor

10/07/2026

Soul Chat
The last of the core values of Hospice For All seasons in empathy. How to actually describe empathy is a good question. I like to think of it as an emotion that produces action. It's that inner pulling movement that moves one to a compassionate response for others. Then, the need of another means that we will do what we can to make a positive difference.
Every good hospice caregiver needs a good dose of this value to be effective. Actually we all become a better part of community with this caring attribute. I think that empathy is meant to be a part of the caring nature of Creator God innate in the human race to reflect His image. Humans can be very compassionate and they can also be hurtful. Thank God for the compassionate and empathetic ones. Thank God for good hospice care. Thank God for you!