Prayer And Healing Of MRSA: Madeline's Story

I haven't participated in the MckLinky Blog Hop for a while. When I saw that the theme this week is "Answered Prayer", I couldn't resist sharing this story of how God used Oils For Wellness to heal a little girl that I have never met.

Back in August of 2008, I had only been blogging for barely a month. As I began to explore the blogsphere for ways to promote my blog, I put an announcement on a Christian women's network offering free essential oil samples. Shortly after that, I received an email from a woman named Rebecca from the West coast. I could sense the weary and desperate tone in her email as she shared her situation with me.

She had a daughter who was almost 2 years old at the time, ironically the same age as my son. Little Madeline had an environmental illness since she was a newborn. She could only eat 25 safe foods at the time and was allergic to almost everything including antibiotics. What was worse was that she had developed bleeding lesions in her diaper area that were infected with MRSA. I couldn't imagine the pain that little girl went through. Rebecca shared that she had found me online immediately after being told by her naturopathic doctor that Young Living Essential Oils might be something to investigate.

This mom is a faithful Christian who believes in the power of prayer! Rebecca had started a blog to chronicle her struggle with infertility and grief over a miscarriage of a baby boy at 12 weeks. Now she began to use her blog as also a vehicle for partnering with other Christians from all over the country to pray for Madeline. I joined the others who were storming the gates of heaven while developing an essential oil protocol that Rebecca could use to battle the MRSA.
Since Madeline was so sensitive to everything, it was a step of faith to even try aromatherapy. I had learned about the use of melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree species) and eucalyptus globulus for killing antibiotic resistant infections in my clinical aromatherapy studies. Samples of these oils plus lavender and a Young Living EO blend called Melrose were sent priority mail. Rebecca applied these four oils diluted in organic olive oil or jojoba oil, rotating them with each diaper change. To make a long story short, within weeks of consistant use of the oil protocol, Madeline's swab test came back from the lab negative for MRSA. Eventually the email that I had been praying for came in from Rebecca praising God that for the first time in months, she could see normal skin during Madeline's diaper change! Later I received the following notes from her:

I am SO thankful I found you when I did - and that you gave me the samples. I couldn't have made that investment without knowing if it would work. I think of the MRSA ordeal often and thank God for His provision. When I look back, I think of how you just took charge for me. You researched, got samples, gave me the jojoba, mailed them out at your expense - I didn't even have to think, which was good b/c I wasn't doing it very clearly (dealing with the fear and all). Even the bug bite thing. I have NO other recourse. Madeline just can't have anything, not even for a minute. I can't believe how well we've been able to cope with just the oils.

Thanks for taking such good care of our oil needs! Yours is a friendship that I thank the Lord for. Who would have thought the Internet would lead me to someone I would come to consider dear. Maybe someday we will even get to meet in person....before we get to heaven. :)

Thanks again, Rebecca

This experience was the highlight of 2oo8 to say the least. I keep praying that God will create more "Divine appointments" through my work here on Oils For Wellness! I will leave you with a couple of my favorite scripture verses that inspire me to diligently serve others and touch lives with these healing essential oils~God's love manifest in molecules.

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God."

2 Corinthians 1:3,4

In Service of the Anointed One,

Jen

Mcklinky Blog Hop: About 20 Years Ago

The Blog Hop theme for this Monday is "ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO". Tell us about your life 20 years ago. What were you doing? Where were you? What direction were you heading? How is your life different now that what you THOUGHT it would be?

Well, I wasn't the OilGirl in 1990! I dreamed of marrying a cowboy or becoming a horse trainer and riding instructor. Even though I was interested in natural remedies, I didn't know anything about aromatherapy and essential oils. Being 17 years old, I felt like I was waiting for my life to begin. My family life was crumbling and I had no real friends to speak of. I had a healthy imagination and fantasized about what kind of life I would like to have. A writer? Singer? I had hope of better days anyway, in spite of enduring a pretty grim era in my life.

That year I lived in North Dakota with some friends for 6 months, met a German exchange student who is still a dear penpal to this day, and fell in and out of infatuation with a hunky Marine who didn't know I existed. I have to smile now at the waste of emotions that are spent at the age of 17!

Mcklinky Blog Hop: 2010 Blessings

O LORD my God, I called to you for help

and you healed me.

Psalm 30:2

He heals the brokenhearted

and binds up their wounds.

Psalm 147:3

But he was pierced for our transgressions,

he was crushed for our iniquities;

the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,

and by his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5

MckLinky Blog Hop: The Squirrel Spa

This weeks MckLinky theme is "Anything That Feels Good". Well, since I am a massage and aromatherapy practitioner, you can guess why I posted this photo!

Teach Our Children Well!

The Mcklinky theme this week is Three Things Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids.

1. Everything in the universe was created for God's glory and our joy.
2. Believe in miracles by participating in the power of prayer.
3. Become educated to take responsibility for personal health and wellness while developing compassion for others.


Special thanks to Purell Hand Sanitizer for sponsoring this blog hop.

Our Strong Tower

"From the ends of the earth I call to you,

I call as my heart grows faint;

lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
For you have been my refuge,

a strong tower against the foe.
I long to dwell in your tent forever

and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah."

Psalm 61:2-4

Baby Spa Day!

"Oh,mama,I love your scalp massages--just a little more to the left please!"

My son Gunnar, age 1 month

The Medicine Peddler

Ten years ago when started my Young Living Essential Oils business, aromatherapy wasn't quite a hot trend yet. Being an aromatherapy lover before it was "cool", I often felt that people viewed me like this guy! When I found this photo recently it sure made me laugh!

Creamy Beet Salad Recipe

Beets have been one of my very favorite foods since childhood. I found this recipe at AllRecipes.com and totally fell in love. Kind of a weird purple color but oh, so yummy as an alternative to those same old, same old, potato salads at summer BBQs!

Creamy Beet Salad

6 medium beets
1 SWEET onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cucumber, sliced
5 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons dried dill weed
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS
Scrub, top, and tail beets. Boil in salted water about 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain hot water from pot, and fill with cold water. Set aside until beets are cool enough to handle.

Slice beets thinly, and transfer to a salad bowl. Add onion and cucumber.
In separate bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, horseradish, dill, and salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables, and toss to combine. Refrigerate 2 hours, or BEST overnight. Serve chilled.

Singin' In The Rain!

This is my son Gunnar at our very soggy campsite in Itasca, Minnesota. We attended the Family Gospel Bluegrass Festival last weekend. Gunnar loved the music but not this poncho!!

Essential Encouragement for Your Health!

"…..because essential oils are far more complex than any
laboratory produced drug and because essential oils are never
exactly replicated year to year,

bacteria can never figure them out and become resistant.

Microbes are smarter than synthetic drugs,
but essential oils are smarter than microbes."

The Raindrop Messenger
Sept./Oct Issue Newsletter,
with permission from Dr. David Stewart.

My Son, Junior Aromatherapist!

This is one of my favorite photos of my happy and healthy little guy. It always makes me smile. He is smelling a Young Living aromatherapy roll on called Tranquil which is a blend of lavender, cedarwood, and Roman Chamomile. Having a special aromatherapy time with your kiddos before naps or bed really helps them learn how to wind down and relax!

Essential Oil Lemonade Recipe

The theme this week for the Mcklinky Blog Hop is "Favorite Recipe or Dish" so here is a super simple recipe for a very healthy, economical ,sugarfree and caloriefree summer drink that adults and kids love!
Essential Oil Lemonade
Fill a glass pitcher (not plastic since EOs can dissolve some plastics)with ice cold water.
Add 10 drops of Young Living Lemon Essential Oil Supplement(do not use any other brand of EOs unless they are labeled as a supplement).
Add 1 tsp of pure stevia powder to sweeten.
Stir vigorously and taste. Add more drops of Lemon EO or stevia to your preferred flavor.
Fill glasses with ice, and stir lemonade well before pouring each glass.
Enjoy!

MckLinky Blog Hop Fun!

Thought I would join in the McLinky fun! The theme this week is "Three Things You Didn't Know About Me" so here goes.

#1 I had my heart set on being a horse trainer and riding instructor until a whiplash accident introduced me to massage, and then aromatherapy followed. I still love horses, but natural medicine truly is now my God-given passion.

#2 My husband and I met on Match.com!

#3 I love to sing! It nourishes my soul in a way that no other activity can match.