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Companionship wanted: Emiliano's knitting and a cup of tea

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

🇺🇸 55163, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States147 views
Mauricio S. Carrillo
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Saint Paul
I'm writing for my neighbor Emiliano, who's 74. Emiliano lives alone in Saint Paul, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Emiliano loves knitting, 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 hope life is good to you.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Saint Paul
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Sarah J. Obrien 🇦🇺

    I live about 16 km from Saint Paul. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Mercedes C. Mora 🇺🇸

    I live about 19 km from Saint Paul. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

  • Bilal Badawi 🇩🇪

    I live about 14 km from Saint Paul. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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  • Otieno Barasa Ngowi

    Keep going. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Makati but we're thinking of you.

    • Pooja J. Chheda

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

      • Chae-won Hae-won Park

        Hope things get better soon, Mauricio. Wishing Emiliano a smooth procedure and a full recovery

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