My Oil Story
For most people reading this, you already know me and probably a little bit about my life and what I do. And I am sure you are always aware that I have recently become pretty obsessed with Young Living Essential Oils...and hopefully those of you that have already ordered your kit are also a big fan! So how did all of this start for me? And why have I become such an oil advocate? Well..here is my oil story!
Who I am in Real Life...
Like most of you I am a daughter, wife, (dog) mom, and have lots of responsibilities from working full time, to volunteering, to cleaning, to taking care of my 6 dogs, to after school activities, to trying to be a good and supportive wife, to trying to spend time with my family that I am very close with...and like all of you that list goes on and on and on! And I'm not even a mother to human kids so super kudos to you people! While all of the responsibilities we have may make us feel like a super hero at times...on most days I felt a lot like this....
My Day Job
I am blessed enough to have my dream job. My entire life I always knew that I wanted to become a teacher. And while my family didn't have the resources to save up and completely pay for my college, I didn't let that stop me. Yes, I have some student loans...but getting to go into a place that I love and spend my day teaching students is well worth it. I am at an amazing school with a very supportive staff and colleagues...I am in a grade that I didn't expect to love but totally do! But of course with all of that comes a lot of outside added stress. I know you'll hear a lot of teachers say things like, "If they would just let me teach" and trust me we say that for good reason. Because while all we want to do is teach our students...we also have about 1,000,000,000,000 other things that we must get done as well; lesson planning, field trips, parent/teacher conferences, paperwork, ARC meetings, Speech meetings, TIES meetings, faculty meetings, special programs, after school activities, grading papers, writing self goals, observations.....I'm sure you get the point.
So what does this have to do with oils?? Don't worry! That part is coming!
My Second Calling
As much as I love teaching, and I truly do...this is what really has my heart. I LOVE animals -- I really do. If they are dirty, or sick, or hungry, or homeless then I love them even more. It is truly a calling that only God could have implanted in me..because it is hard every single day.
My Battles
Okay..so here it is..I'm getting right down and personal here kids..so excuse me while I blush!! I'm going to give you a nice list of things I was battling in my life from myself to my pets...
#1 - I went to the doctor SIX times last school year with the SAME thing every time - sinus/allergy issues. Ugh!! My whole classroom was full of germs and I had several students that were sick a lot during the year. In fact, I brought strep home to my husband THREE times haha. Needless to say he was not a happy camper. I DO NOT miss school..I just don't. I did have to miss two days this year due to a death in my husbands family..but I don't miss school unless it is absolutely unavoidable.
#2 - Headaches of all kinds- stress, sinus, migraine, allergy..you name it! I had one on average 5-6 times EACH WEEK. I am totally not exaggerating here! The night before parent/teacher conference day my poor husband literally found me in the bathroom floor after work suffering from a migraine like no other.
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I tried sinus pills, allergy meds, sinus/allergy combos, migraine pills, stress headache pills, and pretty much ate Ibuprofen as though it was candy. I'm not proud of it but when you have 28 kindergarteners that are your responsibility, and know you can't waste valuable teaching time, you have to find something that works... I was getting desperate.
#3 - I was an emotional mess. I feel like my hormones were going crazy...I was emotional...I even went so far as to speak to my doctor and to get a prescription for an anxiety/depression medication though I never actually filled it. This is a touch one to talk about...but I know that there are so many people out there going through the same things!! Maybe it is temporary, maybe it is environmental, maybe it is genetic...regardless, it is serious and important!
#4- Digestive issues and Energy - Really these just explain themselves.
#5 - I have 6 dogs (my husband just rescued another little pup a few weeks ago) We don't have any fosters at this time. 4 Chihuahuas (Presley, Jasper, Mila, Zander), MinChi (min pin mix) Olivia, and Pittie boy (Ollie). All rescues...all amazing..the loves of my life! The love of a rescue dog is like no other!! (*ADOPT- DON'T SHOP*).
So my little Zander is a whole 3 pounds (he may be up to 4 now) and he is seven years old. When he hears thunder or fireworks or any loud noises he absolutely panics. I'm talking panting, his body temp goes way up, he shakes, he hides..it is awful and I feel terrible for him. I read lots of stuff about anxiety jackets (they make it worse for him because he hates clothes), keeping their mind off the noise by playing (haha..didn't work), playing soft music..nothing helped...nothing. I was so afraid he would end up having a heart attack..(which is totally possible by the way). ***See below for his panicked little face***
Then....I discover Young Living Oils....
I saw a friend that I have known since kindergarten...we went through elementary, middle, high, and even some college together. She is a teacher in my county and someone that I trusted because I know her. When she started posting about oils I thought "Hmm. I'd like to try that one!" and then she would post again and Id think "Hmmm, I'd like to try that one too!"...this went on for a few weeks..then I sent her a message.
Starter kit price $160...WHAT?! No, no, no, no, no , no. I am not paying that for oils. I can't justify that..no.
A few days later...another post "I'd really like to try that. That diffuser looks amazing." But I can't spend that kind of money....this is a battle I often have with myself. (I should also note that my husband does not care...he encourages me to spend money on myself because I very seldom do.) Then I started dreaming about them (YES..dreaming about oils!) hahaha.
So...I did a single order for this little beauty...
It wasn't a few days and I ordered my kit and have been totally obsessed since!
My former battles mentioned above are practically non existent now! My home is cleaner without the chemicals...my Zander doesn't have meltdowns as long as his lavender is going...and the diffuser has helped purify the air in my home making me feel better! I went from Ibuprofen almost every single day to having about 3 headaches in 2 months...and those were stopped quickly with Peppermint and PanAway...I am very curious to see how the oils help me this upcoming school year. My husband (yes!) has used PanAway for shin splints and even peppermint oil for an upset stomach (though he will never admit to that) and actually turned to me and said, "Holy cow, this witchcraft really works". Hahaha.
Everyone is selling something these days...
Believe me, I know!! I am a YL distributor..but it isn't to get rich or for an income..I have a day job for that ( that I love remember?). I distribute because I want others to have the same experiences that I have had..and the opportunity to order from someone that they trust and that will be there to answer questions later. Is the extra income nice? Well sure! I'd be lying to say it isn't. But that part doesn't really matter to me as much as helping those that I know find a better, more natural way to help themselves, their family, and their pets.I could go on all day about the oils I have used so far and how much I love them. I use at least 6 of the 11 in my starter kit every single day. But I'm sure you get the point..crazy oil lady right over here!
SO! That is my beginning story!! I am glad to answer any questions...to help you find an oil that works for you...to help you order a starter kit...or anything else you may need!! I'd also love to hear about your oil story if you have one!!
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