Candace's Cataract Surgery
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Candace (Carroll) Turner is my name, but my friends call me "Candy"! My brother, Steffan, & I inherited bad eyesight and after decades of wearing contacts, now that we are grandparents he had Cataract Surgery in his early fifthties but now it is my turn. The reknowned Dr. Francis Jansen of the Missouri Eye Institute in Springfield, Mo., tells me that both of my eyes are severely clouded and qualify for some insurance help with my two separate surgeries. His $4,000+ fee will be taken care of by my insurance but the bills at South Cox Hospital will be mostly my responsibility. These will come to over $12,000! Plus the cost of over ten trips to Springfield which is over an hour from my home at Sarcoxie, Mo.
I am a retired school teacher, as was my husband when he passed in 2010. He was also President of the Lions' Club and we helped many children with eye problems. But I stayed home and raised our 4 children (Holly, J, Amber & Foster) so didn't build up a large social security account for many years. As a widow, I enjoy my 4 grandchildren, my vegetable garden, and renting out my guestroom to occasional airbnb world travelers.
I haven't been able to see well for many, many months. Because of my severe Astigmatism I don't qualify for the more expensive Superior Multifocal IOL for Presbyopia Correction which is over $2,000 extra per eye and is not covered by insurance at all. (I have learned more than I ever wanted to know in recent weeks about Eyes and their diseases. I might have taken more Vitamin A & Eye Bright Herb years ago if I had known. Check it out.)
My daughter, Holly, is a social worker and has arranged to take off work for six of the days that I need help in driving to Springfield. I am the oldest surviving member of my family and the younger ones are not in a position to help me with these expenses. My husband, Les, died unexpectedly and didn't have life insurance or a buriel plan. My expenses have maxed out my credit cards and savings. Therefore, any and all help from my friends and any philantropists out there would be greatly appreciated. Donations of any size would be most welcome, online and in person. But also, please pray for me the day of the surgeries and pass the link to this appeal around on facebook and to all your contacts. I would be happy to answer any questions: Oahspe2002 through yahoo for email.
I'm leaving this open until I meet my goal because there will be on-going costs for my eyes and my glasses even after the surgery period which is November 2-January 20. Please help me out soon, though, as the Right Eye Surgery will be Nov 2nd. The Left Eye will be done in December.
For friends and family who know me, you know that I helped hundreds in public and private school, thousands through the non-profit that I founded (and took no salary), and many more through classes I have offered at church and community events. I regret that I am in a position that now I need to ask for help. That's the way the economy and world seems to work these days. Here's a friendly tip: Enjoy the book by Validamir Megre "Anastasia", 2003. And when you go to NYC, don't miss touring The United Nations!
I Set My Intentions that All our Blessed Who read this Missive! For, We Are All One, and when One is Helped, All are Helped!!!
I am a retired school teacher, as was my husband when he passed in 2010. He was also President of the Lions' Club and we helped many children with eye problems. But I stayed home and raised our 4 children (Holly, J, Amber & Foster) so didn't build up a large social security account for many years. As a widow, I enjoy my 4 grandchildren, my vegetable garden, and renting out my guestroom to occasional airbnb world travelers.
I haven't been able to see well for many, many months. Because of my severe Astigmatism I don't qualify for the more expensive Superior Multifocal IOL for Presbyopia Correction which is over $2,000 extra per eye and is not covered by insurance at all. (I have learned more than I ever wanted to know in recent weeks about Eyes and their diseases. I might have taken more Vitamin A & Eye Bright Herb years ago if I had known. Check it out.)
My daughter, Holly, is a social worker and has arranged to take off work for six of the days that I need help in driving to Springfield. I am the oldest surviving member of my family and the younger ones are not in a position to help me with these expenses. My husband, Les, died unexpectedly and didn't have life insurance or a buriel plan. My expenses have maxed out my credit cards and savings. Therefore, any and all help from my friends and any philantropists out there would be greatly appreciated. Donations of any size would be most welcome, online and in person. But also, please pray for me the day of the surgeries and pass the link to this appeal around on facebook and to all your contacts. I would be happy to answer any questions: Oahspe2002 through yahoo for email.
I'm leaving this open until I meet my goal because there will be on-going costs for my eyes and my glasses even after the surgery period which is November 2-January 20. Please help me out soon, though, as the Right Eye Surgery will be Nov 2nd. The Left Eye will be done in December.
For friends and family who know me, you know that I helped hundreds in public and private school, thousands through the non-profit that I founded (and took no salary), and many more through classes I have offered at church and community events. I regret that I am in a position that now I need to ask for help. That's the way the economy and world seems to work these days. Here's a friendly tip: Enjoy the book by Validamir Megre "Anastasia", 2003. And when you go to NYC, don't miss touring The United Nations!
I Set My Intentions that All our Blessed Who read this Missive! For, We Are All One, and when One is Helped, All are Helped!!!
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Candace Turner
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Sarcoxie, MO