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

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

🇵🇭 Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines637 views
Mercy J. Perez
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Santa Rosa
I'm writing for my neighbor Jenny, who's 74. Jenny lives alone in Santa Rosa, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives 843 kilometers away. Jenny loves gardening, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Saturday 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. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Santa Rosa
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kindness, patience
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  • Evgeny Oleksandr Hrytsenko

    Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Santa Rosa.

    • Arif Omar Rashid

      hope things get better soon, Mercy. Wishing Jenny a smooth procedure and a full recovery

      • Naresh P. WaliaPhoto verified

        sending strength, Mercy. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Madrid

        • Parker W. FranklinPhoto verified

          Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

          • Muhammad Hadi Lubis

            good luck, Mercy. Your post was clear and honest. After 9 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

            • Cooper HillID verifiedPhoto verified

              Sending good thoughts, Mercy. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

              • Beatrix Van der MerwePhoto verified

                So sorry you're going through this, Mercy. This could happen to any of us

                • Liliana YatesPhoto verified

                  Hang in there. Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                  • Sudha F. Subramanian

                    Thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

                    • Shuvo Liton Siddique

                      Keep going, Mercy. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

                      • Mateus Ronaldo Fonseca

                        Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care.

                        • Thắng Giang Kieu

                          Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Sheffield but we're thinking of you!

                          • Nalini K. Ngcobo

                            Hope things get better soon, Mercy. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted.

                            • Clara N. Evans

                              Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

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