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Companionship wanted: Charlene's gardening and a cup of tea
An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Charlene is asking for.
🇿🇦 East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa1,205 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Charlene, who's 89. Charlene lives alone in East London, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives 707 kilometers away.
Charlene loves gardening, 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.
Thank you for reading my story.
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- 1 hour a week
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- In person in East London
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- kindness, patience
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- Benoît Noel 🇫🇷
I live about 14 km from East London. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
- Bisma Humaira Siddiqui 🇵🇰
I live about 4 km from East London. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
- Padma L. Raman 🇮🇳 Photo verifiedAccepted
I live about 3 km from East London. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
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sending strength, Lerato. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Lerato. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of East London.
Sending good thoughts, Lerato. Wishing Charlene a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Biratnagar.
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Hang in there, Lerato. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Liverpool
wishing you peace, Lerato. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update
Rooting for you, Lerato. Wishing Charlene a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. Don't give up
sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of East London
best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Quetta this morning. Thinking of East London
sending strength, Lerato. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Flint!