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The Jack Matney Memorial Labyrinth
| Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care present the Jack Matney Memorial Labyrinth - a collaboration of nationally - recognized artist, Tom Schulz and Linda Matney. The labyrinth design reflects Jack Matney's life of faith, family and friends. |
Through a partnership with Presbyterian Hospice & Palliative Care, the Jack and Linda Matney
Foundation established a fund to
construct a labyrinth within Presbyterian Hospital. Now open
in Presbyterian Hospital's center courtyard, the Jack Matney Memorial Labyrinth offers a place of peace, solace and comfort to patients, families, visitors and staff.
Jack's Story - The Creation of the Labyrinth
Jack Matney was a patient of
Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative
Care and later became a patient
on the Harris Hospice Unit
within Presbyterian Hospital.
Through the difficulties of Jack's illness, his wife Linda Matney needed a spiritual outlet beyond
the chapel, beyond the walls of the hospital - yet close enough to be at Jack's side in a moment's notice.
The same deep faith that brought Jack and Linda Matney together inspired The Jack Matney Memorial Labyrinth an affirmation of the life of her husband and a gift to those accompanying a loved one on a difficult journey.
What is a Labyrinth?
Dating back to the 14th century, a labyrinth is a geometric flat surface
with winding, circuitous paths that originally symbolized a pilgrim's
walk with God. Walking a labyrinth has been shown effective in reducing anxiety, lowering blood pressure and breathing rates and decreasing chronic pain.
Design
The Jack Matney Memorial Labyrinth is a collaboration of nationally-recognized artist, Tom Schulz and Linda Matney. The labyrinth design reflects Jack Matneys life of faith, family and friends.
- The circular paths symbolize the walks we take throughout life with loved ones and friends.
- The two identical sides signify the Matney children.
- The six-petal center stands for the six Matney grandchildren.
- The labyrinth's outer "cups" represent the Matney's overflowing "cups of life."
Labyrinth Herb Garden
The McGill Rose Garden has graciously provided the Labyrinth Herb Garden, located in the corner of the courtyard. Focusing on rosemary, lavender and sage, the Labyrinth Herb Garden incorporates traditional herbs known for soothing, aromatic properties.
Supporting the Labyrinth
The Jack Matney Memorial Labyrinth is supported by ongoing financial gifts from the community. In addition
to the Labyrinth endowment, fundraising efforts continue for phase II of the project. Please join us in our journey to provide comfort for patients, families and staff of Presbyterian Hospital by making a donation to Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care, the Jack Matney Memorial Labyrinth Fund.
For more information on making a donation to the Jack Matney Memorial Labyrinth Fund or other programs of Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care, please call 704-384-6478.
