Well my last post was a little intro of who I am and I left a part out.
I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, aka a Mormon. I guess I didn't feel the need to share that in my last post because my religion is not really my main focus on this blog. But, after thinking about it, I've decided to share because my faith and what I believe is a huge part of who I am. It will come out in my posts and the things that I share with you all I'm sure.
Today, for instance, is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Semi-Annual General Conference. It happens twice a year, the first weekend of April and October. It is a chance for us to hear from our Prophet, Apostles, General Authorities and other leaders in the church. I LOVE conference time. I love hearing from our leaders and their messages from our Heavenly Father. I love hearing the music. I love feeling the spirit that comes with conference.
You can participate in viewing conference here.
I'm especially excited about conference today and tomorrow. This is because I am in a much better place mentally, emotionally, and especially spiritually than I have been in a long time. I was suffering for a long time in these areas. Now, that I'm in a better place, I can more fully feel and listen to the Spirit and have my heart more open to the wonderful messages of our leaders.
I believe in God the Father, in his Son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. I know that I am a daughter of God and that I am of infinite worth. I know that Christ's Atonement is real, that He suffered, gave His life, and lives again so that I may live. Christ's Atonement is for EVERYONE! Christ is there for us. No matter the pain, grief, sorrow, or sin He knows what we are going through and He wants to relieve us of that burden. He has taken all those things upon Himself so that we can have joy and return again to our Father in Heaven. He loves you and cares about all of you.
I hope that I show others the love that Christ shows me. Please, even if you don't believe in God, Jesus, religion in general, please show love and compassion to others, serve others, be good to your fellow man. EVERYONE is of infinite worth, and EVERYONE deserves to be treated that way.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Introduction!!!!
Hey I'm Maggie!
This blog is basically just for me to share with you whatever I want. (heh, aren't all blogs?) I like trying to do things a bit crunchy. Don't know what crunchy is? It's like modern hippie. . . . ish. . . . I cloth diaper my kids, I breastfeed for as long as possible, I use doTERRA Essential Oils and am a Wellness Advocate for them. I like trying and using natural things when I can. I think all women should be free to try for a natural, non medicated child birth. I want to be an advocate for women, especially those who are pregnant and/or mothers. One day I hope to be a Doula and eventually even a Midwife. For now I am empowering others to be healers in their homes using natural forms of healthcare, such as Essential Oils.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not anti-doctor/modern medicine ect. My husband, Paul, is a Type 1 Diabetic. He was diagnosed when he was age 4. Trust me, I am very grateful for doctors and modern medicine. Without it, my husband would have died long before I met him.
I just think that there can be a great balance between natural forms of healthcare and modern medicine. Doctors offices and hospitals are already overflowing. If I can take care of something at home (cold, sore throat, etc.) using natural things then why not do it? It avoids having to shovel out more money, and it helps doctors treat patients who need much more attention than my kids cold. And if whatever they are dealing with is more than just natural things can take care of, then great, I will go to the doctor! I believe that can work hand in hand beautifully together to help people.
Anyway, a little more about me. I've been married for about 6 years. I have two boys, ages 4 and almost 2. I have a dog, a beautiful border collie/pit bull mix. One day I hope to live out in the boonies, on about 10 acres. For now I'm in a little rural town with about 1,000 people, surrounded by farms. It's as close as I can get to my dream house for now.
Well, I'm out of stuff to write, and I have to make dinner. See ya later!
This blog is basically just for me to share with you whatever I want. (heh, aren't all blogs?) I like trying to do things a bit crunchy. Don't know what crunchy is? It's like modern hippie. . . . ish. . . . I cloth diaper my kids, I breastfeed for as long as possible, I use doTERRA Essential Oils and am a Wellness Advocate for them. I like trying and using natural things when I can. I think all women should be free to try for a natural, non medicated child birth. I want to be an advocate for women, especially those who are pregnant and/or mothers. One day I hope to be a Doula and eventually even a Midwife. For now I am empowering others to be healers in their homes using natural forms of healthcare, such as Essential Oils.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not anti-doctor/modern medicine ect. My husband, Paul, is a Type 1 Diabetic. He was diagnosed when he was age 4. Trust me, I am very grateful for doctors and modern medicine. Without it, my husband would have died long before I met him.
I just think that there can be a great balance between natural forms of healthcare and modern medicine. Doctors offices and hospitals are already overflowing. If I can take care of something at home (cold, sore throat, etc.) using natural things then why not do it? It avoids having to shovel out more money, and it helps doctors treat patients who need much more attention than my kids cold. And if whatever they are dealing with is more than just natural things can take care of, then great, I will go to the doctor! I believe that can work hand in hand beautifully together to help people.
Anyway, a little more about me. I've been married for about 6 years. I have two boys, ages 4 and almost 2. I have a dog, a beautiful border collie/pit bull mix. One day I hope to live out in the boonies, on about 10 acres. For now I'm in a little rural town with about 1,000 people, surrounded by farms. It's as close as I can get to my dream house for now.
Well, I'm out of stuff to write, and I have to make dinner. See ya later!
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