Im hoping to raise money for a full set of permanent dentures. 6 years ago, I was diagnosed with Lupus, sjogrens and also had biomarkers for Rheumatoid arthritis. I was also diagnosed with hypermobile disorder which is a condition that affects the way collagen is produced- collagen is a connective tissue that is found throughout the body, it helps with elasticity of muscles, skin and proper working of organs. Lupus, sjogrens and RA are autoimmune conditions- there’s no cure. Sjogrens specifically affects the ‘duct’s’ of the body affecting saliva, and tear production causing severe dry mouth and dry eye. Saliva is vital for mouth health, and this condition as well as the hypermobile disorder, have been contributing factors to why i need these implants. Dry mouth increases cavities and instances of gum disease, despite regular brushing and flossing. These are not covered by insurance. I had all my bottom teeth pulled 5 years ago and have had a full row of dentures since. My top row of teeth needs to be done now, as I have the 4 front teeth and one molar on each side left, and both molars are cracked and broken. Eating is becoming a challenge. As time passes with dentures, humans lose bone mass in their jaw, and the jaw can receed because they dont have any teeth to keep the jaw in place. This has started already for me. The dental implants would keep this from happening more, and anchors would be placed to keep the jaw and teeth attached more like a normal set.
A little about me- I just had my 38th birthday, and I have a 17year old son. He’s the light of my life. Because of my medical challenges, i work for myself so i can have the flexibility i need to manage flare-ups. Spring-fall i work as a gardener, for private clients, this is my 6th season in business. I’ve also been working with food since I was 6. Im self taught, I love to can all the fresh goodies I grow in my garden so i have things that taste like summer in the cold winter months. Each year my son and I make a huge pot of chicken noodle soup and hand it out on thanksgiving or Christmas to the local homeless community. I love to make french pastries and sweets are my weakness, for both making, eating and giving away! I also recently started making personalized healing meditations, they’re recorded and address one or two things people might be struggling with, physical sickness, mental conditions, it can be anything. I ran a trial for 30 to test effectiveness and all 30 reported noticeable improvements after a week of listening. I love to help people, I was a Certified Nurses Assistant for 14 years and worked with those affected with Alzheimers and dementia specifically for 9 of those years. I love all things astrology, human design, gene keys and enneagram, they provide me the proverbial road map everyone seems to look for and are tools I use often to provide support to my family, friends and community. I am a fierce giver of compassion and unconditional love and love to meet people and hear their stories. I was given some medical challenges outside of my control, but i accept them and the challenges they bring, knowing that theres opportunity for growth and beauty in each one. This is a challenge I need a little help with, or a lot of help with. Theres still a lot I want to do and ways I want to serve my community.
id like to give away 2 gift baskets with a selection of my jams, pie fillings, sauces, and pickled items, 2 meditations and 2 spa day baskets to people that can and choose to support my fundraiser. Winners will be chosen at random at the end of my fundraiser. With a humble heart I ask you to donate and share if you can, and share my story if you can’t and would like to express my gratitude that you even took time to read this. Peace, love and blessings to you, whether I know you or not. Dont forget, you are loved!
