Many know how much of my life I’ve dedicated to serving others. I really need some help moving forward in MY life now. Many also know that I have been in recovery (13 months) and recently relapsed for a short time. I put myself into treatment immediately and am currently living in sober living. This means that we have to UA weekly (randomly), we are required to attend recovery meetings and abide by strict house rules/curfews. I went above and beyond and I have a peer mentor as well as a sponsor. 
I also suffer from hEDS and fibromyalgia. I’ve had 3 failed knee surgeries and need knee replacements. I have herniated discs in my neck and back. I had to have an bicep tear surgery. Arthritis throughout my body. My joints sublux all the time - even when I sleep. So, often when walking, my knees are shaking and sliding around and my ankles, which are covered in cysts due to my body trying to stabilize itself, will pop out of place. 
When I’m in a bad flare up, it’s hard to get out of bed, even though lying down hurts too. It’s hard to grasp things like a cup. I’m on new, heavy meds to try to help control the pain but it barely touches it. This is a progressive tissue disorder that will eventually require me to go on disability and possibly a wheelchair. 
2 weeks out of treatment, I got a job with a good salary! I do not have a vehicle as I lost it the last time I went to treatment. I have an opportunity to purchase a mini school bus! This has been a life long dream of mine! I have friends who will help me convert it and it will not only get me around but it means I can enjoy outdoor activities more because I will always have a place to lie down. often I have to cut activities short because of my disability. This is going to be life changing! 
I am fundraising for a down payment. The seller has agreed to let me have it while I make the payments on the rest. He’s selling it for a low price because I know his wife. What a dream come true! 
I really need to get it asap so that I can avoid having to take a bus to work. That would require me to walk a significant amount and get up extra early as our bus system is not the best! This, after rough and painful sleep every night, and 8 hours of work, is going to be really difficult to endure. A big reason I relapsed was due to pain. Nothing kills pain like alcohol. So any ways I can manage my pain will help me immensely with my recovery. 
If anyone would rather lend than donate, please reach out. My first check is at the end of June so paying you back would be no problem **

Thank you kindly for considering a donation. Much love and peace to you. 
🐝 Bee