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A weekly visit for Prasanna, 88, who lives alone in Kandy

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

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Kandy, Central, Sri Lanka1,745 views
Deepika Rasika Nanayakkara
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Kandy
I'm writing for my neighbor Prasanna, who's 88. Prasanna lives alone in Kandy, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Prasanna loves birdwatching, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Tuesday 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
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In person in Kandy
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kindness, patience

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  • Cฦฐแปng Dang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Accepted

    I live about 13 km from Kandy. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

  • Chinedu Chinedu Nwachukwu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

    I live about 4 km from Kandy. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

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  • Keep going. Wishing Prasanna a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Stockholm.

    • Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.

      • Sending strength, Deepika. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

        • Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Kandy!

          • Thanks for sharing this, Deepika. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best

            • I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Campinas.

              • Hope it all works out, Deepika. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Kandy

                • Sebastian J. KennedyPhoto verified

                  Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

                  • Praying for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope October is when things finally get easier

                    • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Kandy.

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