What an inspiring story! I love that Wanda had the courage to reach out, and that her neighbor not only responded, but brought cupcakes! Sometimes when I am feeling lonely, I get busy and bake something to share with a neighbor who helps me with home repairs. Another friend who has a beautiful garden, takes bouquets of her beautiful flowers to the food pantry where she volunteers. Food, flowers, books all make wonderful reasons to reach out and share a bit of ourselves and touch someone's life.
In Melbourne, there is a home visitation program for elders who are alone. I visit two southern Italian women who are widows with plenty of kids who rarely visit. Sometimes it's a chore, like your daily phone calls, but I remind myself that it's not about me. That 90 year old is inspiring.
A beautiful story that inspires me to stay aware of where I might be in service, with kindness and goodwill. We all need each other. Thank you for shining a light, Sue. Big hugs. ~Stephanie
Wonderful idea. I have recently started being a pen pal to my granddaughter who is a senior in college. I was touched that she wanted to keep in touch. We write each monthly (two months so far) and it's one of the best things ever. I also make it a point to reach out to people in any way I can. Last year I started a monthly luncheon for all my school mates that were interested. All that helps and you're right sometimes you have to make the first move.
These days it takes these acts of bravery to reach out and empathy to respond, to build community. Thanks for sharing this feel good story, Sue! I wish we all saw less obstacles and more bridges.
Pen pals is such a great idea! Happy to email, friend! xoxo
Loved this. I live in a house in the woods, too. Adapting to rural life has been seamless except for finding friends. I’m lucky—I found some while volunteering at a food kitchen. But being a liberal, passionately interested in politics and women’s rights is a tough sell among all the red-hat right wingers who are the most obvious inhabitants in a rural place.
And the modern world is setting people up for more loneliness - no real person on the end of a business call, self check-outs at the supermarket, ordering goods on-line. Sad!
What an inspiring story! I love that Wanda had the courage to reach out, and that her neighbor not only responded, but brought cupcakes! Sometimes when I am feeling lonely, I get busy and bake something to share with a neighbor who helps me with home repairs. Another friend who has a beautiful garden, takes bouquets of her beautiful flowers to the food pantry where she volunteers. Food, flowers, books all make wonderful reasons to reach out and share a bit of ourselves and touch someone's life.
This is really heartwarming. Thanks for sharing!
In Melbourne, there is a home visitation program for elders who are alone. I visit two southern Italian women who are widows with plenty of kids who rarely visit. Sometimes it's a chore, like your daily phone calls, but I remind myself that it's not about me. That 90 year old is inspiring.
A beautiful story that inspires me to stay aware of where I might be in service, with kindness and goodwill. We all need each other. Thank you for shining a light, Sue. Big hugs. ~Stephanie
A beautiful, heart-warming story. Thank you for sharing 🩷
Wonderful idea. I have recently started being a pen pal to my granddaughter who is a senior in college. I was touched that she wanted to keep in touch. We write each monthly (two months so far) and it's one of the best things ever. I also make it a point to reach out to people in any way I can. Last year I started a monthly luncheon for all my school mates that were interested. All that helps and you're right sometimes you have to make the first move.
These days it takes these acts of bravery to reach out and empathy to respond, to build community. Thanks for sharing this feel good story, Sue! I wish we all saw less obstacles and more bridges.
Pen pals is such a great idea! Happy to email, friend! xoxo
Thanks, Melinda. Your book sounds wonderful. I'll have to check it out.
Loved this. I live in a house in the woods, too. Adapting to rural life has been seamless except for finding friends. I’m lucky—I found some while volunteering at a food kitchen. But being a liberal, passionately interested in politics and women’s rights is a tough sell among all the red-hat right wingers who are the most obvious inhabitants in a rural place.
So true. I have to tread carefully when it comes to talking about politics.
What a lovely piece about connection🥰
Thank you, Sheila.
And the modern world is setting people up for more loneliness - no real person on the end of a business call, self check-outs at the supermarket, ordering goods on-line. Sad!
You are so right, Lou. Scary.
Sue, my new book is about the value of friendships across 20 or more years, a gift for both parties. In it, I write about nine women I’ve known who lived to their 90s and 100s. https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Whisperers-Golden-Guides-Laughter/dp/1640657134/ref=asc_df_1640657134?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13058189820930804291&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9060351&hvtargid=pla-2281435180458&psc=1&mcid=669c0d3537b73ebc88c6ca782b96592b&hvocijid=13058189820930804291-1640657134-&hvexpln=73&dplnkId=416353d5-025a-4ee3-bd54-31d331f00968&nodl=1
My love to John. Wish I could give you both a big hug.
Living alone is lonely some times..even in an apartment building.
John is amazing. I wish you were here, too. Living alone is definitely lonely sometimes.
I am very very keen to become your friend. Though I live in Lahore. Far far away from where you live
but through interent we can cross fertilize our ideas as you are such a nice and lovely person. Is it possible?
Of course.