Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters!

I have always believed that our trials are placed in our lives for a reason. We are meant to learn from them, to grow from them and to help others!

Suicide is something that is very close to my heart. (if you havent read our story check out our facebook post HERE) My husband and I have had multiple conversations about how we could use our story to help others. This is something that is really hard to do with a subject as sensitive as suicide. We are scared to say the wrong thing, give the wrong advice, or offend someone. The truth is... we all have different experience, even if those include suicide/suicide attempts, each experience is completely individual. The only thing we can do is share our personal experience in hopes that it can prevent even one suicide, help one person relate or find comfort. 

 

In February, the Standard Examiner published an article that talked about this very topic. The article titled Suicide a 'touchy' topic- but teens say we must talk about it states that "Suicide is one of those untouchable topics that people think if you don't talk about it, it will just go away". 

Here's that facts people: Its not going away! The article states that "Every day in the Beehive State - part of the nations Suicide Belt - two young people are treated for suicide attemps".

2 Teens. Every. Single. Day. 

 

The article also talks about how high school students are taught one (90 minute) class on suicide and prevention where students reported some didn't even remember what they were taught. 

One student states " for myself, I know I would have probably listened more if the presenter was someone who had struggled with suicide and overcome it". 

Teens are begging for us to talk to them, provide them with resources and experiences of HOPE! 

Please don't be afraid to speak up, start a conversation that matters, and touch on these "untouchable subjects" like suicide. A life may depend on it!

With Love, 

Amanda

Our new normal...embracing a life that isn't picture perfect

Our new normal...embracing a life that isn't picture perfect! 

 Nearly 2 yrs ago when my husband finished treatment , I realized AA was going to be a part of our life FOREVER and it totally overwhelmed me. We couldn't go one week without him attending one or possibly several meetings? How inconvenient?! What if we had other plans or I need his help with family stuff or we go on vacation?

What I didn't realize is we wouldn't have any of those things (family, plans, vacations) if he didn't go to meetings and continue to work his program. I also didn't realize the good that would come from this "sacrifice". I love to hear the topics of things like gratitude and humility. It always sparks Deeper conversations and inspires us to think of others.

Lucky for us this lifestyle has just become "the new normal" and it's way better than we thought possible!

I thought I was crazy when I spent my  4th wedding Anniversary in a "meeting" instead of a fancy dinner and said I was grateful to be there. And now, my husband went to a meeting the night we had our new baby and BOTH of us were beyond grateful for him to have the opportunity to go.

It's all about embracing a life that isn't picture perfect because it's WAY better than "the pictures" anyways!! We love our new normal and encourage you to be perfectly imperfect!

And yes this is us reading "Essential oils for Pregnancy, Birth and Babies" and the "The Big Book" (Alcoholics Anonymous) while waiting for my Pitocin to kick my contractions into gear. We haven't had Cable tv (even local channels) at our house for over 2 years now. So this is how we spend our limited down time. I tell people all the time about how we work on personal development DAILY in our home. It might seem crazy but here is living proof. 

Perfectly Imperfect I tell you!

Faith in HIS timing

I absolutely LOVE this quote but it is seriously hard for me to practice this. So many times in my life I have struggled having the patience to wait for something to happen. I'm not quite sure why I think I deserve to have things happen on my terms. I guess I just figure that I know what I want (or often think that I need) and I am putting in the work, so why is it not happening?!

I have to take a step back every time a much anticipated change or event happens in my life and realize just how blessed I am that it happened in the right time. Duh!! 

God (the universe/ higher power/ whatever) knows what he is doing. Everything happens at the exact time that it is supposed to. If only I would listen to my sweet husband's advice I would realize this by now. 😉

So for all of you out there struggling with having patience... just have FAITH IN HIS TIMING!

💕 Amanda

welcome to march

Have you
 ever stopped to think about the fact that everything you have was once just a wish/dream/want?

Think about it...
That certain someone you hoped to date. That job you REALLY wanted. That baby you dreamed of. How nice your life would be if you only had that SUV.

The morning of Jan 1st this year, I lay in bed snuggling with my family and thought "my main goal this year is to begin and end as many days JUST LIKE THIS as I can". It seemed impossible because between my husband and I, our jobs rarely allowed us to wake up or go to bed at the same time. In fact, we were lucky if we were able to eat dinner as a family even one night a week and monday-friday we rarely saw each other for more than an hour each day, if even that much.

Well our circumstances have changed and due to a soon-to-be new baby and a job change. We will be able to eat dinner together EVERY night and wake up together most days!!
What!! I can't even believe it.

What has your mind, thoughts and wishes so powerfully created without you even realizing?

Do you take time to appreciate these amazing wishes that have come true?

💕 Amanda

I can see the light within

I have written quite a few posts about the heartache I experience while watching loved ones and close friends struggle with depression. I often feel helpless as I struggle to find something to help ease their pain or even the right words to comfort them. 

But this time I am here to tell you the unbelievable feeling of joy you get while watching these same loved ones thrive. It literally is like a light that you can see in them. Somedays it is only a glimmer and somedays it shines right out of their soul. It honestly MAKES MY HEART SING to  see such joy when it seemed there was no hope.  

Depression is a crazy, unpredictable thing and there will always be ups and downs. But when we can find something that eases the pain and PROVES that there is HOPE, we need to hang on to that and run. Depression is so different for everyone and what works for one person may not work for another. But don't stop searching and be willing to keep trying! You never know what crazy thing you will run across and find that it truly speaks to you. 

All I can say is that 

"I CAN SEE THE LIGHT WITHIN AND 

IT MAKES MY HEART SING!"

With Love, 

Amanda

Health Symposium: Keeping Your Family Healthy Year Round

Keeping Your Family Healthy Year Round
with Dr. Brannick Riggs:


Dr. Brannick Riggs has been practicing medicine for 13 years. In 2001, he graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson while receiving some of his training in complementary and alternative medicine. He specializes in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He currently practices in Utah and enjoys using the oils in his home and integrating them into his practice to bless the lives of his patients.

 Dr. Riggs is partnering with dōTERRA in an effort to provide volunteer service with essential oils and hospice.


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Health Symposium: Beauty and Skin Care

Beauty & Skin Care
with Jenifer Hoehne:

Jenifer is a State of Utah Licensed Master Esthetician and privately trained Permanent Make-up Artist.

She received her Esthetics training from Marinello School of Beauty in 2010 and her Permanent Make-up training from Permanent Make-up of Utah.  She believes that the key to beautiful, healthy skin lies primarily through proper home care. Her favorite part of being an Esthetician, is making her clients look and feel beautiful.  She has worked in both a medical, spa and salon setting. 

 Having worked with several top, professional skin care lines, Jenifer has recently discovered the benefits and affordability of doTERRA skin care products and supplements that produce beautiful, healthy, vibrant skin. When she isn't busy teaching others about the beauty of doTERRA, she loves spending time with her husband of 10 years, David and their 4 legged fur baby, Lily.

She is excited to spend this Spring traveling to teach families across the United States about natural alternatives as part of doTERRA's Diamond Club.

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