Friendly visitor needed for a 73-year-old neighbor in Houston
Paloma lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
- effort
- 1 hour a week
- format
- In person in Houston
- skills
- kindness, patience
Updates from Isabel
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People who offered to help
- Waleed Zaid Saleh ๐ณ๐ฑ
I live about 19 km from Houston. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.
- Anisur Karim Ghosh ๐ง๐ฉ Photo verified
I live about 3 km from Houston. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
Reviews
3.2(9 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Truly grateful for the support
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
- Practical and effective help
I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.
- Delivered on promises
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
- Patient and understanding
The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.
- Delivered on promises
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
- Outstanding person
I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.
- Patient and understanding
Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.
- Made me feel heard
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
- Delivered on promises
This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.
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Wishing Paloma a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Houston.
thinking of you, Isabel. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Santos.
Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Keep going, Isabel. Get well soon. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from London
hope it all works out, Isabel. Hope the doctors have good news. Put this on a community board in Jerusalem this morning.
praying for you, Isabel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Nakuru this morning. Greetings from Nakuru
Wishing you the best, Isabel. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Isabel. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Houston
sending strength. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best
Hang in there, Isabel. Wishing Paloma a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Salerno donated after I showed her your page.
rooting for you, Isabel. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
thinking of you and your family, Isabel. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Wishing you peace. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Nagpur so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Houston.
This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Bangkok so I could bring a meal.
thinking of you and your family, Isabel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
wishing you peace, Isabel. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in London this morning. Love from London.
Praying for you, Isabel. Wishing Paloma a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Houston
thinking of you and your family, Isabel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. After 10 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Sending good thoughts, Isabel. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Entebbe.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Surakarta.
Hang in there, Isabel. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Brampton
Hang in there, Isabel. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 38 people at work. All the best
praying for you. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Raleigh donated after I showed her your page.
Sending love. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Shubra
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Houston.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Houston.
So sorry you're going through this, Isabel. I hope things turn around soon.
sending good thoughts, Isabel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless
Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Saint-รtienne.
praying for you, Isabel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Bakersfield this morning