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Could you share an hour a week with María?

Looking for a friendly person in Bogotá to visit Marían once a week.

🇨🇴 Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia1,282 views
Álvaro H. Paredes
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Bogotá
I'm writing for my neighbor María, who's 80. María lives alone in Bogotá, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives 598 kilometers away. María loves cricket, 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. Thanks for being kind about this.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Bogotá
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Ori Avraham Biton

    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Narayanganj.

    • Bagus Dwi Budiman

      Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Bogotá.

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