A message from Frank’s granddaughter: My grandfather, Frank, is a recently widowed man whose entire life revolved around caring for his beloved wife, and now finds the days long and quiet without her. He is a deeply strong and selfless man, always putting others before himself, never asking for much in return. For all of my 32 years, he stepped in as a father figure, offering unwavering support, love, and guidance—even walking me down the aisle on my wedding day. Frank deserves a pen pal because he has so much warmth, wisdom, and kindness to share, and would cherish a meaningful connection in this new chapter of his life. Despite his own grief, he continues to show up for his family and community, a true example of strength and grace. A pen pal would not only brighten his days but remind him how valued and loved he truly is.

A message from Urmila's granddaughter: My grandmother (who we call Ma) grew up in India where she got her Masters of Social Work, and immigrated to Canada when she was in her 20s. She worked full time as a social worker in Montreal for around 40 years, and moved to Ottawa in the late 1990s, which she now calls home. Ma is a very interesting person, and has travelled to lots of countries around the world! While she doesn’t have the same energy she used to have, in the past she enjoyed hobbies like creating art, reading, yoga, doing puzzles, Sudoku, and going to temple. My grandmother has 3 kids and 6 grandchildren, and really cares about her family! She always lights up during big family gatherings. Ma has recently moved into a care facility and would love to receive some uplifting and kind letters!

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