I am a father of nine, with six of my children living in my household. Every day, I struggle with pain from broken teeth, and it's starting to affect my health and my ability to smile. I want so badly to be able to go to my children's school and smile proudly when they receive awards, but my dental issues make me feel embarrassed and worried for my health. I love my kids deeply and do everything I can to provide for them, but at the end of the day, it takes everything I can make just to meet their needs.

I work as a mobile mechanic so my younger kids can be with me as much as possible, but the pain from my teeth makes it hard to eat and even harder to smile. I only have four teeth left on my upper jaw, and the rest have broken off. I'm afraid that if I don't get help soon, the infection could spread to my bloodstream and heart. I love life and my family, and I pray for mercy and support to help me get my smile back.

I'm asking for help from anyone who can show kindness and support. Any help to get my smile back would mean the world to me and my family. Thank you for reading my story and considering a donation.