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A weekly visit for Gustavo, 80, who lives alone in Belém

Gustavo lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

🇧🇷 66013-154, Belém, Pará, Brazil1,035 views
Camila Ingrid Costa
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Belém
I'm writing for my neighbor Gustavo, who's 80. Gustavo lives alone in Belém, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Gustavo loves baking, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Sunday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. Thank you so much.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Belém
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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    Exactly what I needed

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Delivered on promises

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Really cared about my situation

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Went above and beyond

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Very responsive and caring

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Craig D. Cele

    so sorry you're going through this, Camila. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

    • Beatriz Rafaela Ferreira

      Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Bang Khen.

      • Abigail S. Vance

        Wishing Gustavo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Berlin

        • Chloe C. Yates

          Keep going, Camila. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Belém.

          • Jameson R. ColeID verified

            Take care, Camila. I hope things turn around soon.

            • Salim Kariuki Byaruhanga

              So sorry you're going through this, Camila. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 19 people at work. Take care.

              • Tamanna Shirin Mukherjee

                Thinking of you and your family, Camila. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

                • Heloísa Luciana Nascimento

                  Stay strong, Camila. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

                  • Anong Darunee Chantarasri

                    Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. All the best.

                    • Márcio Mendes

                      take care, Camila. It takes guts to ask. Well done

                      • Somchai F Yaowalak Eiamsa-ard

                        Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from San Diego.

                        • Shirley B. RowePhoto verified

                          sending love, Camila. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 14 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings

                          • Patrícia Adriana Melo

                            Thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope June is when things finally get easier.

                            • Iván A. Quintero

                              hope it all works out. Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

                              • Mauricio T. Franco

                                Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Jakarta Selatan.

                                • Isaac W. Foster

                                  Wishing Gustavo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                                  • Hae-won Yoon-ah Song

                                    hope things get better soon, Camila. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together.

                                    • Rafael Márcio Santana

                                      Sending strength, Camila. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                                      • Tomás H. NavaAddress verified

                                        Take care. Looking forward to the next update. After 30 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Lexington

                                        • Micah Brennan

                                          Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Belém

                                          • Dinusha Prabha Senanayake

                                            Hope it all works out, Camila. Shared this with my family.

                                            • Evangelia Magdalini Stavrou

                                              Thanks for sharing this, Camila. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. All the best

                                              • Abril D. QuirogaID verified

                                                Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Belém

                                                • Lorena M. Gómez

                                                  Sending strength, Camila. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted.

                                                  • Decha Dusit Tangsiri

                                                    keep going, Camila. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

                                                    • Sofía W. Carrillo

                                                      A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Pará. I'll ask around and let you know.

                                                      • Gabriela Luana OliveiraID verified

                                                        Thinking of you and your family, Camila. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Lahore but we're thinking of you. God bless.

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