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Companionship wanted: Brooks's opera and a cup of tea

Looking for a friendly person in Albany to visit Brooks once a week.

🇺🇸 Albany, New York, United States565 views
Caleb K. Simmons
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Albany
I'm writing for my neighbor Brooks, who's 76. Brooks lives alone in Albany, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives 679 kilometers away. Brooks loves opera, 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. I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Albany
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Yusuf Yasir Mourad

    Wishing you the best, Caleb. Wishing Brooks a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up. Greetings from Fortaleza

    • Ananya D. Luthra

      everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Toronto.

      • Rakesh F. Goyal

        thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. God bless

        • Dinda Winda Susanto

          It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Bilbao but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Albany.

          • Mauricio L. Zamora

            you're not alone, Caleb. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

            • Rocío G. Castillo

              Thanks for sharing this, Caleb. Wishing Brooks a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

              • Allan G. Macaraeg

                Praying for you, Caleb. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Albany.

                • Tarun M. Arora

                  Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Monterrey.

                  • Rani P. RandhawaAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                    Hope things get better soon, Caleb. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Berlin.

                    • Lincoln F. Thornton

                      gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Madrid.

                      • Amaka Ife Bello

                        Stay strong, Caleb. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

                        • Kimberly H. Lane

                          Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

                          • Hadley F. Li

                            wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                            • Bambang Zulkifli Lestari

                              Sending good thoughts, Caleb. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

                              • Ting Liang

                                Wishing you the best, Caleb. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Southampton donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

                                • Victoria E. Merritt

                                  Take care, Caleb. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Kano this morning.

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