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

Looking for a friendly person in Üsküdar to visit Gizem once a week.

🇹🇷 Üsküdar, Istanbul, Türkiye120 views
İpek Şule Işık
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Üsküdar
I'm writing for my neighbor Gizem, who's 83. Gizem lives alone in Üsküdar, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives 221 kilometers away. Gizem loves birdwatching, 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. 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 Üsküdar
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kindness, patience
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  • Aishwarya E. SawantPhoto verified

    Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Cincinnati but we're thinking of you. God bless.

    • Diana KovalAddress verified

      Wishing you peace, İpek. Wishing Gizem a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in Paris but we're thinking of you. All the best

      • Lydia R. HollandAddress verified

        Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 12 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Los Angeles.

        • Greyson T. Brewer

          Keep going. Wishing Gizem a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Üsküdar.

          • Payal F. Kapoor

            Sending love, İpek. Shared this with my family. Blessings.

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