Dear David

Dear David,

Happy Anniversary my sweet, incredible, loving, handsome, husband.  I struggle to put words to how much I love you.  You will never know how much you have shown me what love is and how to do it well.  Its crazy to think that 15 years ago we would be celebrating today our 11th anniversary.

Our story is so cool.  We raised 3 beautiful girls and are now God has us raising another 3 kids together.  I listen to our girls talk about you.  I have listened to them talk about how much they love you and how they want a husband just like you.  You came into our lives when we needed you most.  You have been a daddy to all our kids that most kids wish for.  Your special relationship with each of them is so precious for me to watch.  You had missed so many years of our older girls life but you spent everyday asking questions and learning about them.   Today it is as if your were there from the beginning.  I can remember the day that they called you daddy for the first time.  I could see in your eyes how much your heart grew.  They love you so much.

I had not known the Lord that long and was longing to know him more and you helped me.  Your love for him, that you had known for a lifetime, made me want to know Him more.

Many people knew you.  They knew this quiet man who spoke very little words and yet had a servant heart like know one they knew.  You have always been so loyal to all your friends.  You have always lived a life of your yes meaning yes and your no meaning no.  Everyone knows if you say your going to do something you will die trying to make it happen.

It amazing to me that a man who has seen and experienced in his life so much pain can turn that around and give so much love.  You speak very few word in public because you hear very few of them correctly, which has hindered how you say words.  If only every person knew what I knew.  If only they got to hear you speak more openly about your love for the Church, your family, and your God they would know why I love you so much.

We are the couple that many would never expect to be together.  This extrovert who sticks her foot in her mouth much more then most people.  She had just meet the Lord and was raising 3 young kiddos all on her own.   She meets this sexy volleyball playing, children's volunteer who was passionate about life and had know the Lord all of his, introvert.  We had our own plans for our life but praise God He had another plan.

Many saw what we did not see.  We were so happy to just be the best of friends.  I'm so thankful to Curtis and Jennifer for providing a safe place that we could just come and be ourselves.  I loved bible study and hanging out at their house like no place we have ever found sense.  Our love grew for each other there because they loved us and showed God to us like no one, or no one place I had been before.  Wow writing about them makes me miss them even more than I do regularly.
I am so thankful for those days.  Or as Curtis would say, my BD(before David).  Lets not forget me and Jennifer praying in our small group for a good wife for you!!!  Boy did God answer big for you......  :)

David as I sit down and reflect on our life I am truly amaze.  Not about you, not about our marriage while both of those are amazing.  I am truly blessed at how God took this broken momma of 3 and turned my life around.  He took ashes and turned them into this beautiful story, our story, His story.  I was a women seeking and He came to my rescue.  He showed me that while I believed I was unloveable that was a lie from the pit of Hell.  He rocked my world and continues to do so today.

I am in AWE of our great God.  After he showed me Him, He showed me you.  I had never in my life known what unconditional love was.  Not even by my mother or father.  I was looking to my God and expecting only what I had been modeled.  He had a new way for me to relate to love.

He would tell me everyday that His love was forever and that He was not the God I had pictured.   That He was not just waiting to reprove me when I messed up.  I believe that he sent me you to show me more of Him.  To show me just a glimpse of how much He loves me.
 
I have never been loved so much by a person.  You love me for who I am.  You have never raised your voice at me, you have never talked to me in a tone that was not loving.  God knew what I needed and He gave me you.

I love you so much David Leon Livingston.  I am so glad that I get to live this life with you.  Thank you for loving me and always excepting me, warts and all.  Thank you for gentle talking to me when I mess up.  Thank you for loving my kids like a daddy would.  Thank you for being the head of our house and leading us like Christ leads his Bride.  Thank you for putting up with me, that is 2 full time jobs.

So today on our 11 anniversary I want to tell you how much I respect and love you.  I hope that you know how much you mean to me.

Love always and forever,
Your blushing Bride
Me

Orange Truffles

Doterra Orange Truffle Recipe

So the one area I have not touched on very much is the ability to cook with Essential Oils.  Yep they help you feel better, stay better and you can use them for cooking.  

So where do I start.......Yep with Chocolate

Is there any place better to start........

NO

So here is a recipe to try.  If you are interested in getting some Orange or Lemon Essential Oil to try these wonderful morsels.

The picture is lemon Truffles, I made orange!!!  

So yummy

A must try

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How to Use.....

One of the questions I get the most is how do I use these oils?  Where should I put the oils?  Here is a video to help you.  

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Babies and essential oils

Can I use essential oils on my baby or young kids? 

Watch the video below and let me know what you think!!!!

https://youtu.be/iFi_k-T8sRU 

The Three Types of Essential Oils

The Three Types of Essential Oils

Three Categories of Essential Oils

Essential oils can be divided up into three categories:

• Phenols

• Monoterpenes

• Sesquiterpenes

PSM Translated

Let me give you a new way to see these large words.

• P for Purify

• S for Stop

• M for Mend and Repair

The Car Wash:  Phenol Essential Oils

Phenol essential oils purpose is to purify your cells.  Imagine that each cell has a physical door.  Due to chemicals, toxins, and cellular damage from life the door into your cells can become blocked.  When this happens you see the decline of your health.  Cells are often damaged by man-made products and medicines.

Essential oils high in phenols are like a car wash.  These essential oils cleanse the outside of the cell membrane so that OTHER essential oils, like monoterpenes, can then begin to do their job.

Examples of phenol essential oils:

• wintergreen

• clove

• basil

• fennel

• melaleuca

• peppermint

• cinnamon

Note:  Phenol essential oils help rid the body of parasites.

Enter the Police: Sesquiterpene Essential Oils

Once phenols have done their work, now the door into the cell wall is accessible.  Sesquiterpene essential oils will enter through the doorway and stop or erase faulty information in your DNA.  You could say that sesquiterpenes are like the police of essential oils.

Examples of sesquiterpene essential oils:

• cedarwood

• sandalwood

• ginger

• myrrh

• vetiver

• chamomile

• black pepper

• ylang ylang

Enter God’s Doctor:  Monoterpene Essential Oils

Thanks to the hard work and messy job of the first two categories of essential oils, along come the monoterpenes.  These oils seek to mend and repair the damage to your cells.  While they won’t reverse aging, they will help to “reset your DNA to factory setting.”  Monoterpenes are like God’s doctor here on earth.

Examples of monoterpene essential oils:

• grapefruit

• orange

• lemon

• frankincense

• cypress

• marjoram

What Do you Do With This Information?

Well, I think we stand in awe at God’s creativity and foresight.

After that?  Evaluate the state of your health.  Are you just beginning your health journey?  If so, you might begin using the “Car Wash” essential oils more than “God’s Doctor” oils. 

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Digestzen

This is one of my favorite oils.  I use this oil when ever I hear the words "mommy my tummy hurts".  Here are a ton of other ways you can use this amazing oil

25 Ways to Use DigestZen:

Acid Reflux
1-2 drops under tongue, in water, or in an empty gel cap.  You can do this several times throughout the day with no adverse reactions. You can also apply to the reflex points on hands and feet – will assist in digestion and nutrient absorption.

Seasonal Head Issues
Apply DigestZen to stomach in a clockwise motion.

Bloating
Apply to stomach in a clockwise motion.  Use a warm compress over the area.

Yeast Build Up
1-2 drops under tongue or in a small glass of water before eating will help keep the candida at bay.  Sometimes when a person is new to the oils and applys DigestZen on the stomach, the first couple of times a little rash may appear. This is just Candida that was already present in the system and the oil has helped it to release through the skin. Discontinue use on the tummy area and just ingest or apply to the bottoms of the feet.

Rub on bottoms of feet and apply to stomach in a clockwise motion.   (May be diluted in a carrier oil) – for really small babies, just apply to bottoms of feet

Cold/Head Congestion
DigestZen applied on the forehead will help relieve cold and sinus infection congestion, applied along the nose and on the cheeks can relieve more congestion. – Dr. Sue Lawton

Intestine Issues
DigestZen 3 drops, Lavender 2 drops, Melaleuca 2 drops

Can't go to the betApply to stomach in a clockwise motion.

Cramps
Apply to reflex points on feet and wrists, as well as apply directly to stomach

Esophageal Burning
Apply to wrists and in a clockwise motion on the stomach

Flatulence/Gas
Apply to stomach in a clockwise motion.

Upset Stomach caused by bad food
Put 1-2 drops directly under tongue, or drink in a glass of water

Gagging
Apply at base or bottom of the throat.

Head Tension
For headaches associated with flu, cold, cough or sinus issues, apply DigestZen to bottoms of feet, especially the big toe and the bones behind the ear (may dilute with coconut oil if you have very sensitive skin) on the headache points of the hands and wrists.

Indigestion
Apply DigestZen to wrists.  Can also apply directly to stomach and/or drink 1-2 drops in a glass of water.

Lower Back Pain
Apply to lower back and massage in a circular motion.

Mold (Ingested or Inhaled from the air)
3 drops of DigestZen, 2 drops of Melissa, 2 drops of Lavender, and 2 drops of Oregano in a capsule 2 times a day.

Morning Sickness
Apply 1 drop on outside of ear or earlobes.  (Use with caution during pregnancy)

Motion Sickness
Apply to wrists and/or stomach to ease motion sickness.

Nausea
Apply to stomach in a clockwise motion.  Apply to bottoms of feet.  Or take on drop directly under tongue or in a glass of water.

Parasites
Add 2-3 drops to 1 Tbs. fractioned coconut oil, and apply as rectal retention enema for 15 minutes or more. Dilute as recommended, and apply to abdomen and reflex points on the feet.

Head Presure
Apply to stomach in a clockwise motion, or rub across nose.  (This may not smell very good to some people, so rubbing on the stomach would be my first suggestion) J

Ulcer
Dr. Hill recommends DigestZen, Oregano and Lemongrass in capsules 3-4 times a day to heal ulcer and balance H-Pylori that may have been the cause.

Throwing Up
Apply to wrists and in a clockwise motion on stomach

PS: The advice shared here has not been evaluated by the FDA. The products and methods recommended are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease, nor is it intended to replace proper medical help. Kindly understand that essential oils work to help to bring the body into balance. 

Earache what to do?

Essential Oils for Earaches 

How great that we can treat earaches without going to the doctor! I have heard several amazing stories of how essential oils have soothed and healed ear aches. I have used the now on my son and on my granddaughter, I am thankful to have this protocol on hand. Did you know that 2 drops of Lavender and 2 drops of Melaleuca cost around  $0.64! Compare that to the car gas, your time, co-pay, and the cost of antibiotics! And guess what, this is natural with no side effects and can be done in the middle of the night when you baby wakes up crying and pulling at their ear.

Essential Oils I Use.......

2 drops Lavender

2 drops Melaleuca

Add to cotton ball and put into ear (never put oils directly into ear canal.) Gently secure with tape if necessary and leave in ear overnight. You can also apply the oils around the ear (in front, behind, and along jawline) every 15-30 minutes at the first sign of symptoms, working up to every hour.

*Add in Basil, Frankincense, and Grapefruit for additional relief. 

I would not trust just any oils on my family.  We use Doterra Essential Oils.  And because they go to the source for their oils so should you.  Contact me to find out how to you can get your families oils.