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A weekly visit for Theodore, 82, who lives alone in Derry
Theodore lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
๐ฌ๐ง Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom1,478 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Theodore, who's 82. Theodore lives alone in Derry, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country.
Theodore loves chess, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Sunday 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.
I hope life is good to you.
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- 1 hour a week
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- In person in Derry
- skills
- kindness, patience
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People who offered to help
- Rutuja E. Wagh ๐ฎ๐ณ
I live about 3 km from Derry. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
- Brenda K. Acosta ๐จ๐ฆ
I live about 11 km from Derry. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
- Irene Rose Kigozi ๐น๐ฟ Photo verifiedAccepted
I live about 19 km from Derry. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Derry.
good luck, Hadley. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Hadley. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Giza but we're thinking of you. Love from Giza.
Hope it all works out, Hadley. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.
Sending love. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Pune this morning. All the best.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Jaffna so I could bring a meal. All the best
wishing you peace, Hadley. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Hadley. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. God bless!
Thinking of you and your family, Hadley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Hang in there. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in London this morning.
hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Gatineau
Keep going, Hadley. This could happen to any of us. After 8 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
Take care, Hadley. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 12 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.