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A weekly visit for Murat, 87, who lives alone in Istanbul
An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Murat is asking for.
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I'm writing for my neighbor Murat, who's 87. Murat lives alone in Istanbul, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away.
Murat loves crossword puzzles, 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.
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Quetta so I could bring a meal.
Sending strength, Mustafa. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best.
Keep going, Mustafa. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Móstoles.
Sending love. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Istanbul
Praying for you, Mustafa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
Sending love, Mustafa. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Istanbul.
Keep going, Mustafa. This could happen to any of us. I hope July is when things finally get easier. All the best
Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Howrah this morning.
Rooting for you, Mustafa. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Jakarta
Hope things get better soon. Wishing Murat a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Dublin.
Thinking of you and your family, Mustafa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Celaya donated after I showed her your page. Take care
wishing Murat a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.
Thinking of you, Mustafa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best!
You're not alone, Mustafa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Richards Bay donated after I showed her your page. Love from Richards Bay.
Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Paris this morning. Love from Paris.
Rooting for you, Mustafa. Hope you get there. Thinking of Istanbul.
Thinking of you. Wishing Murat a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Madrid donated after I showed her your page.
Good luck. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.