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Companionship wanted: Jaxon's cricket and a cup of tea

Looking for a friendly person in Bakersfield to visit Jaxon once a week.

🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States1,005 views
Maria Brewer
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Bakersfield
I'm writing for my neighbor Jaxon, who's 84. Jaxon lives alone in Bakersfield, and lost a sister last year. The nearest family lives 893 kilometers away. Jaxon loves cricket, 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. 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 Bakersfield
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Weston Martinez

    Hang in there, Maria. This could happen to any of us. Love from Hubballi!

    • Anika Shefali Banerjee

      Rooting for you, Maria. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings.

      • Tejaswini D. Namboothiri

        hope it all works out, Maria. Hope this works out for you. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

        • Wambui Chebet Mushi

          Thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

          • Lucia Angela Bianco

            Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal. All the best

            • Serge Antoine Dupuis

              So sorry you're going through this, Maria. Your post was clear and honest. After 30 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

              • Caroline Amani MwendeID verified

                Sending strength, Maria. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care!

                • Satomi Keiko Ishida

                  Thanks for sharing this, Maria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Bakersfield.

                  • Sarah E. Le

                    Praying for you, Maria. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Peoria this morning. God bless.

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