art at the park(view)

The cardiac unit at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne has been my tromping ground the past few days.  (My husband had quadruple bypass surgery on Wednesday.)  As I wait and walk about, I have appreciated the various art works scattered strategically throughout the halls and waiting rooms.
If the photos I took are any indication, it appears that the rural scenes are my favorites--although the colors in the floral above caught my eye, too...
These are only a few of the paintings that invite a silent look; 
a peaceful pause in the long hours that pass so slowly.
In addition to the paintings, there are large, photographic pieces and a few abstract paintings.  
It would be interesting to take an art tour here one day under less stressful circumstances...

15 comments:

  1. How thoughtful to have art in the corridors, so very therapeutic.
    You have had a stressful year so far. Sending your husband healing vibes. x

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  2. I could almost walk into that sun burnished wheat field, and think these paintings are soothing for hospital visitors and patients. Prayers for healing for your hubby.

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  3. You have found a golden ray in the darkness of the week...hope hubby is doing well. Know that these first few days are rough ones, but soon he will be bounding about again....as you are!

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  4. Dear Rebecca ~ I hope your dear husband has a speedy recovery and I hope he will soon be able to be back home.

    My favorite painting is the last one.

    Have a nice evening ~ FlowerLady

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  5. Oh, Rebecca! So sorry to hear that your husband is not well. Hugs and best wishes for you both. Linda@Wetcreek Blog

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  6. Oh my, they do have lovely artwork in the hospital! Sorry to know about your hubby having quadruple bypass surgery! I'll pray so he can continue in the mend and has a good life from now on!
    Have a lovely weekend, my friend.
    FABBY

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  7. Praying for you and your husband! Wow. What a spring you have had!

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  8. I like the first painting the most, though all are nice. I am still praying for all of you.
    Hugs and Blessings~

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  9. Dear Rebecca,

    Thinking of you and your sweet husband. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.
    xoxox
    Alison

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  10. First of all, how are YOU doing? I'm hoping your husband's surgery went well and that you will both be back home real soon. The artwork is beautiful and as you say, something to rest the eyes on even if the mind doesn't rest during the long waiting hours. You are both in my thoughts.

    Darla

    Darla

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    1. Husband's surgery went VERY well. Recovery and life-style changes in our future :) I have my 6 week app't with "my" surgeon this afternoon.....We will make it. Thanks for thinking of us, Darla.

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  11. I spent many an hour on the cardiac wing in Jan. when my husband had a heart attack. It is such a sad place. I am glad your husband is doing well.

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  12. Hi my dear- lovely artwork on show here, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband, sending you both my sincere well wishes xxx

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  13. I also have spent quite a few days in our cardiac unit here in Florida. Bill had a penetrating aorta ulcer, that took them five weeks to diagnose and one scary week of waiting for the best time to place a massive two pronged stent. He is four weeks post surgery with another four weeks of no pushing, pulling or lifting. Prayers for the healing of your husband's quadruple bypass. It's a huge shock to the system and not an easy task to go through. Bill also had a quadruple bypass back in 1999.

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  14. I do believe there is nothing more tiring then time spent in the hospital...either as a patient or sitting with someone. You went from being with your mom and dad at the hospital to being a patient yourself then being with Gary while not completely recovered yourself...wow...that is a lot girl.

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