Hello friends, family, and world. I'm asking for some help. Two things have developed recently that are beyond my current abilities to fix and cover on my own. My front tooth, which is a crown, became fractured and fell out completely. Coupled with that, my daughter Melody is heading off to college for her first year and is a bit short on what she needs to cover her expenses. Insurance will not cover my tooth repair needs, which could be 10,000 dollars in total. Melody and I, after years of estrangement, are mending and healing and repairing our relationship. I have missed our talks, laughs, and quality time together. And...she has worked so hard to get to this point of learning, growth, and launching into her next phase in life at Saint Catherine's University in Saint Paul. The final funding she needed fell through and she talked to me about it. Can any of you wonderful souls out there help Melody and I in a poignant time of need? We need our community. Alone there is lack but together there is abundant hope and ability. Thank you for your consideration.