Terrington St Clement Church
Befriender: Barabara
Client: Clypsie
Befrienders
Story - Barbara
Having moved to
Norfolk in July 2002 I had been unsuccessful in finding a job. I worked
previously as a medical receptionist and have always loved talking to
people so missed my colleges and friends very much. Although
I had been doing a voluntary job with the local Cancer Rearch UK branch
I needed something more to fill my time; something rewarding and
fulfilling.
Whilst walking my dog one day I
discovered Carmel’s poster recruiting volunteers for her
Befriending Scheme. I was very interested and called her
straight away. The rest, as they say, is history. I have been
visiting Clipsie for sometime now. We get on extremely well
and she has become a very special friend . We share our
problems and our joys and we know so much about each other’s
lives we seem like old friends.
Most days we
have a trip out somewhere, whatever the weather. This summer we have
visited Hunstanton, Bircham Windmill, Wells and a couple of garden
centres to name but a few; always ending with tea and a cake somewhere!
I hope that my visits to Clipsie have re-kindled her interest in many
things, especially painting and I look forward to my weekly chats with
my special friend!
Client’s
Story - Clipsie
How my life has changed since
“Befrienders” came into it.
Since
my husband died 16 yrs ago, life has become isolated and lonely with
very little contact with other people due to where I live, and the fact
that my family are so far away, and arthritis limits me taking part in
my various hobbies which I used to be very involved in.
But
now through “Befrienders” I have a good friend in
Barbara; we get on so well, and talk and talk! I feel as if I have
known her for years, and we share the same sense of humour. We have
most enjoyable outings, and it’s so lovely to be
part of the big wide world again!
So thank you
Carmel for finding me such a good friend, and to Barbara for all her
kindness and friendship.
