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A weekly visit for Jabu, 74, who lives alone in Johannesburg

Looking for a friendly person in Johannesburg to visit Jabu once a week.

🇿🇦 2006, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa542 views
Lwazi T. Williams
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Johannesburg
I'm writing for my neighbor Jabu, who's 74. Jabu lives alone in Johannesburg, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Jabu loves local history, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Wednesday 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. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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1 hour a week
format
In person in Johannesburg
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Sayali Gaikwad 🇮🇳 Accepted

    i live about 20 km from Johannesburg. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

  • Maria A. Rivera 🇵🇭

    I live about 14 km from Johannesburg. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

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  • Kartika Okta Sutanto

    I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Johannesburg

    • Enrique H. Guerrero

      Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

      • Joseph R. Bryant

        Thanks for sharing this, Lwazi. Hope the doctors have good news!

        • Beau T. Byrd

          Wishing you the best, Lwazi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

          • Stephanie C. Riley

            you're not alone, Lwazi. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Johannesburg.

            • Gopal C. Babu

              Rooting for you, Lwazi. Get well soon. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

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