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Could you share an hour a week with Femi?

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

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Warri, Delta, Nigeria776 views
Wunmi Okoro
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Warri
I'm writing for my neighbor Femi, who's 76. Femi lives alone in Warri, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Femi loves knitting, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Wednesday 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. Thanks for being kind about this.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Warri
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Julia Anderson ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Accepted

    i'm a carpenter and I'm free on Wednesdays. Happy to help.

  • Madelyn Taylor ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Accepted

    I'm a social worker and I'm free on Wednesdays. Happy to help. Flexible on timing.

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  • Vinh Huy Duong

    Wishing you the best, Wunmi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • Kumar C. Pillai

      wishing you peace, Wunmi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update.

      • Fotini Athina Zafeiriou

        thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

        • Deepa W. Mishra

          Wishing you peace, Wunmi. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted.

          • Taslima Maliha Rahman

            Rooting for you, Wunmi. Wishing Femi a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

            • Nhฦฐ Le

              Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

              • Armando T. Luna

                Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Jacksonville!

                • Ruth Mwakyusa

                  Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Warri.

                  • Eva L. EvansPhoto verified

                    This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

                    • Taslima Tania Chatterjee

                      Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

                      • Patrick Gรผnter Wolff

                        Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 33 people at work. Greetings from Dhaka.

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