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Companionship wanted: Chiamaka's gardening and a cup of tea
An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Chiamaka is asking for.
🇳🇬 700901, Kano, Kano, Nigeria546 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Chiamaka, who's 81. Chiamaka lives alone in Kano, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives several hours away.
Chiamaka loves gardening, 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.
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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- 1 hour a week
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- In person in Kano
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- kindness, patience
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People who offered to help
- Sumbal Nida Ismail 🇵🇰
I'm a carpenter and I'm free on Fridays. Happy to help. Free this month.
- Alok N. Sandhu 🇺🇸
I've done this kind of work for 13 years and can give you a few hours! Flexible on timing.
- Shuvo Ratul Islam 🇮🇳
I live about 17 km from Kano. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
- Waleed Waleed Zaki 🇫🇷
i've done this kind of work for 12 years and can give you a few hours. Happy to chat first.
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So sorry you're going through this, Okechukwu. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
rooting for you, Okechukwu. Wishing Chiamaka a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Keep going, Okechukwu. Hope you get there. God bless.
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I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together. Take care!
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Sending good thoughts, Okechukwu. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Kano
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care
Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
this could happen to any of us. After 24 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Hope things get better soon, Okechukwu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.