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<\/p>\nWanda, who was 90 years old, felt like she was all alone and sad. It’s a common feeling for older people whose friends have died and who may not have family to take care of them.<\/p>\n
Wanda wanted to connect with other people, so she took things into her own hands. She wrote a note and put it on the door of Marleen Brooks, a neighbor in San Francisco.<\/p>\n
Wanda’s letter was a simple, sincere request.<\/p>\n
On the card, it said, \u2018Would you think about becoming my friend. I’m 90, and I live by myself. All of my old friends have died. I’m so scared and lonely. Please let me pray for someone.\u2019<\/p>\n
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When Marleen got Wanda’s message, it broke her heart, but she said, \u2018On the bright side, it looks like I’ll be getting a new friend.\u2019<\/p>\n
The next night, Marleen brought cupcakes with her when she went to Wanda’s house with a friend to meet her.<\/p>\n
Marleen then wrote to KTVU News’s Frank Somerville to tell him what had happened.<\/p>\n
\u2018Frank!
\nShe\u2019s a lovely person!
\nAnd she was so happy when we got there.
\n\u2018I hope you didn’t think I was dumb for writing you, but I had to do something,\u2019 Wanda said.
\nWe really appreciate you coming by.<\/p>\n
Even though I’ve lived here for 50 years, I’ve never met a single friend.
\nWanda has three boys. Last year, one of them died from cancer.<\/p>\n
The other two aren’t very close.
\nShe is 90 years old, uses oxygen, and has heart disease, osteoporosis, and other health problems.<\/p>\n
We gave her cupcakes instead of banana bread because we didn’t have time at work to bake it.
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could call us whenever she wanted and that I would come back to see her.
\n\u2018I’m sure that Wanda and I will have a good time.\u2019<\/p>\n
After Wanda told her story, hundreds of people shared her message on Facebook.<\/p>\n
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\u2018I adore this story,” said Frank. And I’m delighted for Wanda. However, as I pointed out in my opening piece, Wanda is not the only one experiencing loneliness. <\/p>\n
Please think about going to their door and introducing yourself. I am aware that it would mean the world to them. And who knows? You might meet a new friend.<\/p>\n
This is wise counsel. Consider helping out at a local senior living community or senior center. There are numerous ways to contribute and change things.<\/p>\n
In addition, Marleen said she wanted to “remind people that there are a lot of lonely people out there” by sharing her story. <\/p>\n
\u2018In particular, the elderly.\u2019 She said, \u2018Maybe try walking over to their house and saying hi if you know someone like that in your neighborhood. <\/p>\n
Also bring them some cookies. I have no doubt that you’ll make their day better. At the same time, you might meet new people. What a wonderful concept!<\/p>\n