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Companionship wanted: Sônia's opera and a cup of tea

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

🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil279 views
Guilherme Arthur Moura
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Rio de Janeiro
I'm writing for my neighbor Sônia, who's 90. Sônia lives alone in Rio de Janeiro, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Sônia loves opera, 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. 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 Rio de Janeiro
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Bola Chioma Raji 🇳🇬 Accepted

    I live about 19 km from Rio de Janeiro. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.

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  • Batuhan Burak Taş

    Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

    • Vinod R. Gounder

      stay strong, Guilherme. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Riyadh so I could bring a meal!

      • Mauricio H. Vega

        Wishing Sônia a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings

        • Mohammed Ahmed Yassin

          best of luck, Guilherme. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

          • Shahid Haris Niazi

            Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. God bless

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