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Companionship wanted: Elias's birdwatching and a cup of tea

Elias lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany804 views
Nadine Scholz
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Berlin
I'm writing for my neighbor Elias, who's 75. Elias lives alone in Berlin, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Elias loves birdwatching, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Monday 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 never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Berlin
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Pedro H. Jiménez 🇺🇸

    I live about 7 km from Berlin. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

  • Kiara K. Grewal 🇮🇳

    i live about 12 km from Berlin. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

  • Christopher R. Willis 🇦🇺

    i've done this kind of work for 11 years and can give you a few hours! Flexible on timing.

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  • Sajib Mizanur IslamAddress verifiedID verified

    Sending strength. Wishing Elias a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

    • Stefano Rocco RivaPhoto verified

      Wishing you the best, Nadine. Hope the doctors have good news. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best

      • Michael Musa RajiPhoto verified

        Thinking of you, Nadine. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

        • Oonagh B. Lyons

          Stay strong, Nadine. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Mandaue.

          • Oana Roxana Mocanu

            So sorry you're going through this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless

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