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Companionship wanted: Ibrahim's crossword puzzles and a cup of tea

Looking for a friendly person in Cairo to visit Ibrahim once a week.

🇪🇬 Cairo, Cairo, Egypt909 views
Reem Salma Ismail
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Cairo
I'm writing for my neighbor Ibrahim, who's 80. Ibrahim lives alone in Cairo, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives 516 kilometers away. Ibrahim loves crossword puzzles, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Thursday 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. Thank you so much.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Cairo
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Alexandra Valdez 🇨🇦 Photo verifiedAccepted

    I live about 9 km from Cairo. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

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  • Matthew F. Alexander

    So sorry you're going through this, Reem. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We're a small family in Luxor but we're thinking of you.

    • Carter Oliver

      Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

      • Brian A. Higgins

        It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Caloocan.

        • Harsh P. KulkarniAddress verified

          Praying for you, Reem. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Hubballi!

          • Willem P. Coetzee

            Sending love, Reem. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

            • Majid Ahmed Tawfik

              Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Bogotá.

              • Rizwan Tariq Butt

                Keep going. Wishing Ibrahim a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

                • Dirk Ties Van Beek

                  Thinking of you, Reem. Shared this with my family.

                  • Caleb G. Alvarado

                    Rooting for you. Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Likoni so I could bring a meal

                    • Gregory A. Stanley

                      Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope August is when things finally get easier. All the best.

                      • Madhu F. Bisht

                        Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 15 people at work. Thinking of Cairo!

                        • Leila Sawsan Zidan

                          So sorry you're going through this, Reem. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 18 people at work. Take care.

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