Parsons Presbyterian Manor
The Hope of Easter
April 2020
We often think of Easter as a time of hope. Jesus is alive! Death is defeated. He is RISEN!! But how do we live a life of joy and hope when our world is turned upside down, and we’re uncertain what tomorrow will hold?
Charge nurse does lots of ‘follow-up and follow-through’
The Bible tells us in Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
“I’m a patient advocate for sure,” said Allison King, charge nurse for Parsons Presbyterian Manor. “I like helping people feel better, and I always want what’s best for them.”
It seems the first step for finding hope this Easter season is to stop and reflect on the love that is being offered to us every second of our lives. Jesus is with us, even when our loved ones can’t be. Jesus sees and knows our struggles and fears, and He walks with us through them.
Her desire to better the lives of others inspired Allison to choose nursing as a career. She began as a certified medication assistant at Presbyterian Manor while she advanced her education at Labette Community College. Allison worked on an as-needed basis as a licensed practical nurse, then accepted a fulltime position once she earned the Allison King designation of registered nurse. She has worked for Presbyterian Manor for more than a decade. Allison’s favorite aspect of her job is interacting with both the residents and her coworkers. “We have a good team here, and because of that, communication between staff and residents works well,” she said. As the charge nurse, Allison plays a critical role in ensuring that resident care plans are followed. She spends a lot of time talking to doctors and family members in order to assure continuity of care.
Matthew 28:6 says, “He is not here; He has risen, just as he said…” What life-changing, miraculous words! The grave could not hold Him. His LOVE overcame death. He rose again, victorious! And He loves and sees you, right where you are. And He is with you. Our Easter celebrations may look a little different this year, but take heart friends, our God is the same EASTER – continued on page 4
“It’s a lot of follow-up and follow-through,” Allison said. She also approaches end-of-life situations with a sense of great responsibility. “I want to know I’m making someone as comfortable as possible before they transition to the afterlife,” she said. In order to make the right decisions, she had to learn to remove her emotions from the situation and process them later. Outside of work, Allison keeps busy with her daughters Linnea, 12, and Elianah, 5.
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Barbershop quartet members are popular volunteers Dean Cramer always wanted to sing in a barbershop quartet. He realized his dream when he took the baritone part for the Labette County Crooners.
The Labette County Crooners are Dean Cramer, Keith Maloney, Joe Burke and Marlan Hoffman.
“I’ve wanted to do this for the last 50 years, but didn’t have the resources or knowledge to try it,” he said. The quartet has become a regular fixture at Parsons Presbyterian Manor. Most recently, the Crooners volunteered to sing for residents during a Valentine’s Day event. They have also performed for volunteer recognition lunches. Dean said their latest concert was well received by the residents, many of whom said they enjoyed the performance and hoped the quartet would return. “We like to be a bit silly, and hopefully we make people laugh,” Dean said. “I think we’re doing okay. Nobody’s told us that we shouldn’t come back or thrown leftover food at us.” One of their best received numbers is “Where Are You Tonight?,” popularized by the TV show Hee Haw. Currently, the group is working on a couple of new tunes, including “The Kazoo Concerto,” which includes a kazoo break. All told, the Labette County Crooners have added 50-60 songs to their repertoire since they began
rehearsing together more than two years ago.
engineer before his retirement last year.
Tenor Joe Burke assembled the group. He retired from Labette Community College in December as its vice president of academic affairs, but began his career as a music educator. Keith Maloney is a real estate agent and takes the bass part. The lead is Marlan Hoffman, coowner of Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Homes. He sang in the original Labette County Crooners more than 20 years ago. Dean was a project
The Crooners have performed at local churches, the Kitchen Pass Restaurant & Bar and the Katy Days Festival. They’re always looking for new places to sing.
NURSE – continued from page 1 “They fight like cats and dogs,” Allison said, laughing. “They are definitely at different stages of their lives.” Both girls enjoy studying dance and Tae Kwon Do. Allison enjoys rock and alternative
They have also produced three CDs, which they “peddle” for a suggested donation of $10. “We’re just having a blast with it, Dean said. “It’s a treat for us to get to sing, and we have fun at ‘Presby’ Manor.”u
music and used to play the guitar. She and her husband Travis, a correctional officer, have been married for eight years. “I’m not really that exciting,” Allison claims. “That’s kind of how I like my life: not too exciting.” u
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Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Parsons Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
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Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless® exhibit and reception features senior artists Local senior artists will be celebrated this month at Parsons Presbyterian Manor. Because our campus is currently closed to visitors, our artists’ works will be shown in an online format on our Facebook page.
“It’s inspiring to see the beautiful pieces these seniors have created,” said Maegen Pegues, executive director. “The joy it brings to them and others is wonderful, and that’s something we want to celebrate and share with the entire Parsons community.”
The first Art is Ageless® calendar was The exhibit will feature acrylics, published in 1981, featuring art from oils, photography and various other Presbyterian Manor community mediums, ranging from amateur to residents. Since then, the program professional works. has expanded to include a juried art competition open to all seniors age Art is Ageless® is a trademarked 65 and older. program of PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America). The Winning pieces at the community program offers senior artists the level move on to a masterpiece level opportunity to share and display judging to determine which pieces their artwork and reaffirms the are featured in the annual calendar agelessness of human creativity. and note cards.
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Parsons Presbyterian Manor will announce the winners live via Facebook on April 9. For more information about Art is Ageless®, visit ArtIsAgeless.org.u
EASTER – continued from page 1 yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). May we continue to look forward to celebrating Easter and our Risen Savior as we are reminded that no matter what we’ve been through in the past, what we’re facing today, or what uncertainties tomorrow may bring, Christ alone is our HOPE. He defeated death, He rose from the grave and He makes all things new. Amen! u