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A weekly visit for Rey, 86, who lives alone in Lapu-Lapu
An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that is all Rey is asking for.
🇵🇭 Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, Philippines376 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Rey, who's 86. Rey lives alone in Lapu-Lapu, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives 770 kilometers away.
Rey loves cricket, 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.
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- effort
- 1 hour a week
- format
- In person in Lapu-Lapu
- skills
- kindness, patience
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Sending strength, Nicole. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update.
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Praying for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
Stay strong, Nicole. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Kolkata.