Life's Journey Home Hospice & Inpatient Facility

12/29/2025

Looking for a meaningful way to start the New Year?

If one of your resolutions is to give back and make a difference in the lives of others, we’d love to invite you to consider volunteering with Life’s Journey Hospice. 💙

Located just across the street from IU West, we are always looking for compassionate volunteers to join our team.

Opportunities include welcoming families at our front desk or spending time with patients - offering comfort, companionship, and support during an important part of their journey.

Volunteering is a beautiful way to give back, connect with others, and make a lasting impact—sometimes in the simplest, most meaningful ways.

If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to me at:
lmoran@lifesjourneyhospice.com

Start the year by giving from the heart—you may find it gives back to you in ways you never expected. ❤️

12/18/2025

Yesterday was filled with pure Christmas magic as we celebrated the season with Santa and the Grinch, spreading cheer, laughter, and unforgettable moments. 🎄❤️

They arrived bearing their own gifts and goodies, sharing in the generosity of another kind angel givers—Candice Reed, several of her friends and the wives’ of the Avon Police Chiefs, from our community, and helping us pass along thoughtful surprises to our guests. Families gathered, photos were taken, stories were shared, and memories were gently woven together—moments that will be cherished long after the decorations are packed away.

One of the most tender moments was watching one of our beautiful guests eagerly sit on old Saint Nick’s lap once again. She couldn’t wait—her smile full of anticipation, joy, and childlike wonder. It was impossible not to feel the emotion in the room as faces lit up at the sight of Santa in his familiar red suit, bringing back the same excitement felt so many years ago.

More than the gift bags or treats, it was the feeling that mattered most—the warmth, the nostalgia, the joy of being seen and celebrated. This is why we do what we do. This season always holds something extra special for us: a deeper sense of gratitude, a fuller heart, and the privilege of creating meaningful moments and lasting memories for those we are honored to serve.

We are so thankful for every smile, every laugh, and every precious memory made.

Thanks again to our Santa and Grinch for taking the time to bring great joy to others. We’re so grateful ! This community is hands down the best and we are so blessed to be a part of of it all!

12/18/2025

In the space between beginnings and endings, something sacred unfolded.

Her hands—worn thin by time, by love, by a lifetime of holding on—met the soft, curious touch of a child who had only just begun. A fragile meeting of worlds. One soul nearing the quiet close of its journey, the other just learning what it means to reach, to wonder, to trust.

There was a sparkle in her eyes as the baby touched her face—an unmistakable light, as if memory and hope danced together in that single moment. She smiled not with sadness, but with recognition. As though she understood something we often forget: that life does not end—it transforms. It is carried forward in gentleness, in laughter, in the smallest hands finding their way.

This is the beauty of hospice. Not the absence of life, but its presence—raw, tender, and profoundly meaningful. Here, fragility is not weakness; it is grace. And love does not fade with time—it deepens, settles, and passes quietly from one generation to the next.

Here at Life’s Journey, we believe
Hospice is about living.
About loving each moment.
About living fully, even now—especially now—
with the quiet understanding that every second matters.
At Christmas, and every season, it is our hope that all of us can take a moment to remember how sacred, fragile, and precious life truly is. Choose joy, choose love, choose life, choose peace.~Laury Wallace, proud owner of Life’s Journey Hospice and Inpatient Facility and forever thankful for its amazing staff!

12/16/2025

The holidays should be filled with joy — not overwhelm. If you’re caregiving this season and feeling stretched thin, this article offers practical ways to manage stress, adjust traditions, and focus on presence over perfection. Thoughtful tips for finding peace and joy while caring for others. If you need any tips, help, or support during the holidays please reach out to our caring team at Life’s Journey Hospice! (317) 561-6840.

Caring for a sick loved one this holiday season? Discover ways to lower caregiver stress and focus on togetherness this winter.

12/13/2025

12/13/2025

Today, we were reminded that life is meant to be lived—right up to the very last moment. 🤍

One of our precious patients chose joy today. As the snow gently fell, she bundled up and went sledding—just like she did long ago—laughing, smiling, and soaking in every second alongside her family and our Hospice House staff. And yes—she wore a crown, proudly representing the princess she truly is: beautiful, full of grace, and radiant in spirit.

What could have been an ordinary winter day became a memory that will live on forever. She is living fully in her most sacred days, teaching us all what it truly means to be present. Her laughter, her courage, and her gratitude fill the room and touch every heart she meets.

She is an absolute joy to care for and a powerful reminder that love, fun, and meaning do not fade—even in the hardest seasons. Thank you for inspiring us to love deeply, laugh freely, and cherish every moment with grace and gratitude. ❄️👑💙
Thank you to our incredible staff making these amazing moments happen! You all are the absolute heroes of hospice care and you truly know what this ministry is and has always been about!

12/08/2025

✨ Service of Remembrance ✨
This past Sunday, we gathered for one of the most beautiful, intimate, and meaningful traditions we hold at Life’s Journey—our bi-annual Service of Remembrance.

Families brought ornaments in honor and memory of their loved ones, each one holding a story as they shared special memories of a piece of a life forever cherished. These ornaments will now hang on our tree, a symbol of love that continues to shine.

A heartfelt thank-you to our wonderful Bereavement Coordinator, Peggy Carcare, who led the service flawlessly. Peggy shared thoughtful guidance and support on navigating grief through the holidays—offering comfort, encouragement, and a gentle reminder that no one walks this journey alone.

We are also deeply grateful to the staff members and volunteers who volunteered their time to read the names of those we’ve lost, surrounding families with compassion, warmth, and unwavering support.

To the families we serve:
We are humbled by your strength, honored by your trust, and profoundly grateful that you chose Life’s Journey to walk beside you and your loved ones.

May this season bring moments of peace, remembrance, and love. 💜🎄

12/06/2025

In the quiet glow of our Hospice Memorial Tree, she carefully hung an ornament that carries a piece of her story—whether a treasured memory, a moment of joy, or something that simply made her smile.
Christmas has a way of touching every heart, even those preparing for their final holiday on earth.
There is such magic in honoring the memories that shaped a life…
and such beauty in witnessing the moments that still bring comfort, peace, and meaning.

At Life’s Journey Hospice, we cherish these moments deeply—and the love behind every ornament placed on this tree. ❤️ 🎄 Every Christmas our staff hang ornaments for those whom they hold special memories of. While each patient is held dear in their hearts, they choose an ornament that represents the love and memories they shared for a moment in time. Often they choose several ornaments! It's a treasured tradition we've kept alive from year one. It's an honor and a priviledge to care for those facing life-limiting illness and we give every ounce of our hearts to ensure its a beautiful journey.

12/02/2025

Join us for our Winter Remembrance at Life’s Journey Hospice.

This is a peaceful time to gather, reflect, and honor the memory of those we love and miss.

✨ Bring an ornament to place on our remembrance tree in memory of your loved one. We’ll hang each ornament with care as a symbol of the love that continues to live on.

All are welcome. Families, friends, and community members.

Together, we remember. 💙

11/27/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the Life’s Journey Hospice Family 🍁

Today, as families gather around their tables, we pause with full hearts to honor those who cannot be with us—those spending this holiday in our care, and those for whom this may be their final Thanksgiving. We hold each of them, and their loved ones, in our thoughts with profound tenderness.

At Life’s Journey, we are reminded daily that gratitude is not just a word—it is a way of living. We are humbled to walk beside individuals facing life-limiting illness, to offer comfort, dignity, and presence during some of the most sacred moments of life.

We are deeply grateful for:

✨ Our extraordinary team—who show up with compassion, strength, and grace, ensuring no one walks their journey alone.
✨ Our community—whose steadfast support allows us to continue serving with purpose and heart.
✨ The families who trust us—inviting us into their most vulnerable and meaningful moments.

On this Thanksgiving, may we all slow down, hold our loved ones a little closer, and remember the beauty of each breath, each story, and each connection.

11/24/2025

If I could have just one more day with you…

I would hardly speak. I would simply listen to your voice and commit every tone of it to memory until it became my favourite melody.

I would look at you. I would study your eyes and your mouth, and I would learn every angle, every pane of your face until I could see you perfectly with my eyes closed.

I would hold your hand in mine. I would trace all the lines on your palm until they became a trail – a map - that I could retrace on my own palm every time I felt lost.

I would soak you up and breathe you in until there was not a single thing that I could not recall at a moment’s notice.

But more than anything, if I had one more day with you,
I would hold you.

I would hold you so tight, hoping that maybe if I didn’t let you go…

You wouldn’t.

Yes, if I had just one more day with you, I would hope… I would hope so hard…

that you wouldn’t have to leave again.

*****

Becky Hemsley 2023
Beautiful artwork by the exceptionally talented Mary Feywood

'One More Day' is from the book When I Am Gone: https://amzn.to/3LiRL2o
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