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Companionship wanted: Waweru's chess and a cup of tea
Waweru lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
🇺🇬 Jinja, Eastern Region, Uganda528 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Waweru, who's 87. Waweru lives alone in Jinja, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives 421 kilometers away.
Waweru loves chess, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Monday 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 Jinja
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- kindness, patience
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- Heru Andi Santoso 🇮🇩 Photo verifiedAccepted
I live about 14 km from Jinja. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
- Ángel E. Moreno 🇦🇷 Photo verified
I live about 7 km from Jinja. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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Wishing Waweru a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Jinja
Shared it with a few friends. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Best of luck, Awino. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. Take care
Stay strong, Awino. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Birmingham donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Awino. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
You're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Awino. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. All the best
Stay strong, Awino. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Davao City!