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

An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Karin is asking for.

🇳🇱 6587 EW, Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands89 views
Ties Robbert De Groot
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Nijmegen
I'm writing for my neighbor Karin, who's 76. Karin lives alone in Nijmegen, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives 650 kilometers away. Karin loves gardening, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Friday 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 Nijmegen
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Madelyn F. Washington

    Sending love. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Nijmegen.

    • Sadie G. Fitzgerald

      Sending love, Ties. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Nijmegen.

      • Jennifer F. Carter

        Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

        • Brenda N. Byrd

          Good luck, Ties. Hope the doctors have good news. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

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