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Friendly visitor needed for a 92-year-old neighbor in Springfield
Silas lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
🇺🇸 62718, Springfield, Illinois, United States899 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Silas, who's 92. Silas lives alone in Springfield, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away.
Silas loves baking, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Tuesday 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.
Thank you so much.
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- 1 hour a week
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- In person in Springfield
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- kindness, patience
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Keep going. This could happen to any of us. Love from Veracruz
Take care. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 10 people at work
So sorry you're going through this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings
Hope it all works out, Brian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up.
Sending strength, Brian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Pietermaritzburg.
Best of luck, Brian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts, Brian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Springfield.
Sending love, Brian. Hope this works out for you. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.