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A weekly visit for Mensah, 84, who lives alone in Tarkwa

An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Mensah is asking for.

🇬🇭 WT-485-7215, Tarkwa, Western, Ghana1,012 views
Mabel Sarah Quartey
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Tarkwa
I'm writing for my neighbor Mensah, who's 84. Mensah lives alone in Tarkwa, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives 409 kilometers away. Mensah loves knitting, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Friday 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 Tarkwa
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Rosa S. Castro 🇺🇸

    I live about 11 km from Tarkwa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Ping Liang Liang 🇺🇸

    I live about 6 km from Tarkwa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Gilles Louis Martinez 🇫🇷

    I live about 7 km from Tarkwa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Hasan Joy Karim 🇮🇳 Accepted

    I live about 20 km from Tarkwa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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  • Ximena F. Bailey

    Sending good thoughts, Mabel. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 16 people at work. Love from Mthatha.

    • Imani Florence Kimani

      Thanks for sharing this, Mabel. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings

      • Rhea C. Flores

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Blessings.

        • Wafa Zahra Soliman

          Stay strong, Mabel. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

          • Yasmin Qureshi

            Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Tarkwa

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