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Companionship wanted: Elijah's gardening and a cup of tea

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

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Houston, Texas, United States740 views
Brooklyn M. Pickett
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I'm writing for my neighbor Elijah, who's 82. Elijah lives alone in Houston, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives 399 kilometers away. Elijah loves gardening, 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. Thanks for being kind about this.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Houston
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#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Anong Suksawat

    Rooting for you, Brooklyn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Pasig

    • Linh Lแป‡ Truong

      Hope things get better soon, Brooklyn. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

      • Walter B. MarquezPhoto verified

        Rooting for you, Brooklyn. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • Roberto W. Mendoza

          sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up.

          • Amรฉlie Julien

            Hang in there, Brooklyn. Hope the doctors have good news. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Take care

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