God Has My Back...

Just want you to know that today I have God in my corner and that makes me so happy!  You never know when things are going to go your way, for a change.

For example,  mom had read in Gastonia newspaper on the internet that there was going to be a 'free dental clinic in Gastonia Friday and Saturday.  It was the NCMOM .  We had never heard of this, so she printed off the information that the article gave.

It is 'The North Carolina Missions of Mercy Dental Clinic.  They provide dental care to people who fall in the income bracket at no charge.  They do cleanings, fillings, extractions and dentures.  Well, anyway, the way this article read, they were offering dentures at the Gastonia clinic and that is really what I wanted and need.  The articles stated that the parking lot would open at 12 midnight Thursday and the clinic would open about 6.  This really sounded like what I needed to check out but I really felt that in order to be sure I was seen I would need to go and sit all night, to get my spot.  So, that is just what I did, along with my sister.

Upon arrival at the clinics location, we saw that many folks had already shown up.  The line was long.  Now, staying all night may not have been the best for me but I wanted to make sure that I was able to see a dentist.  Needless to say, I hope to never spend the night in line for something like this again.  It was not, to say the least, good for my fibromyalgia or any of the other health issues that I have, but I wanted, no I needed  to have some teeth removed.  After waiting in line and practicing patience, acceptance, and being humble,  I was able to see a dentist and made the decision as to what teeth to remove.  Had three that had already broken  off some, so those were the ones they worked on.  Everyone, from the people of the church family, to the volunteers of assistants, dentists and so on, were so wonderful.  We all were able to get along while we waited.  Making some friends along the way.  Understanding that we were not the only ones needing help.  I am still trying my best to get over this trip physical. .

Once the dentists decided what would be the best for me and my health, we decided on the three that were broken.  The dentist that worked on me was wonderful.  I have never had a dentist that did not hurt me in some way or another.  He had to give me several shots, none of which I felt.  That's right, I said that I felt NONE of the 7 to 10 shots that he gave me.  It took about an hour to remove those three teeth.  The dentist is Dr Douglas Wolfe and his offices are in Waxhaw, North Carolina.  I do encourage you to check out his website.  Just click on his name and you will go straight there.

There were easily 500 people there and all were able to be seen and all given help to stop their pain and suffering.  This is a great thing the these dentist and other folks are doing.  Giving of their time freely and happily.  Things of this nature are what I want to inform the public about, not just addicts or recovering addicts, people in general.

Yes, God has truly blessed me yet again!  How could I or anyone not believe that there is a power so much greater than ourselves?  Going through my process, I have learned that, at times, things are not always the way you want them to be, but they are the way they are suppose to be.  God saw that I got what I needed yesterday, even if it was not what I was wanting.  He does provide when you need it.

I have come to realize the past two days I was more able to be humble, have patience, have some acceptance, and trusting the process.  Lots of spiritual principles working all together, all at the same time.  Yes, I have had some pain since having those teeth removed, but there is comfort there too.  I know that this pain, in time, will go away and won't come back.  I didn't get the dentures that I thought I would get, but God knew that I had some that really needed to come out.  He also knows that I do have an appointment to to go to the dentist as the end of October.

I am adding Dr. Wolfe's and the NCMOM links to my resource page. A little heads up, the NCMOM will be in Charlotte in December.  I strongly suggest that if you only need minor things done in the way of your teeth, then you may want to check out their website.  Also, if you are in need of finding a regular dentist, I would be sure to check out Dr. Wolfe's website, as well.

As I go along and have different experiences, I want to share them with you and anyone else that could benefit from it.  MOM is not only in North Carolina, but other states.  I would suggest just using Google to find out about it in your area.  And I am sure that the dentist and assistants that they have are as wonderful as the ones at the clinic I attended.

I was also told of a service called HealthNet Gaston.  HealthNet Gaston is a non profit organization dedicated to providing access to affordable healthcare for low-income, uninsured Gaston County residents with chronic medical conditions.  From the research that I have done, it appears that most counties have some type of healthcare to provide to low-income people and their families.  I would strongly suggest that you try to Google in your area or check your local phonebook.

Sharing not only my experiences as a recovering addict, but those that I feel anyone can benefit from.  As I find or become aware of other services, I will do my best to list them on the Resource page with a link attached.  If at anytime there is a link that does not work, please copy and paste into your browser.  If it is just a name or title, checking Google will be the best bet in finding the website.

Again, I really want to say "Thank you so much for the continued support of this blog.  I am getting so much from posting and I hope and pray that you too, are receiving the blessings that are included in the different post."  God will always be in your corner as long as you allow Him to be.  You need only ask and He is there.  Things may not turn out the exact way you want, like my teeth and a set of dentures, but He will meet your most urgent needs, broken teeth that have hurt for over a year.  My need was meet not my want.

Til next time, treat others as you would have them treat you in all areas of your life...