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Friendly visitor needed for an 82-year-old neighbor in Duisburg
Jana lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
馃嚛馃嚜 47116, Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany451 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Jana, who's 82. Jana lives alone in Duisburg, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country.
Jana loves chess, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Friday 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.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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- 1 hour a week
- format
- In person in Duisburg
- skills
- kindness, patience
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Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Take care, Niklas. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest
Hang in there, Niklas. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Duisburg.
You're not alone, Niklas. Your post was clear and honest. After 13 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts, Niklas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Taguig so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Duisburg.
Wishing Jana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Duisburg
Sending strength, Niklas. Get well soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Mumbai!
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Bogor so I could bring a meal. God bless.
hang in there, Niklas. Shared this with my family. Take care.
Take care. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Philadelphia.
Sending good thoughts, Niklas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. Love from London