This is the true account of our paradigm shift regarding essential oils.
The Mindset
Even though Vicki Simons believed that
- God created vegetation — that is, plants yielding seeds and fruit trees — on the third day of creation (Genesis 1:11-12); and
- He has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3);
she had a preconceived and erroneous view of premium grade essential oils and how powerful they are.
That was, until after her husband Mike sustained a severe, on-the-job trucking accident in February 2012.
The Offer of a Sample of Essential Oil
Two days after Mike’s accident, a friend offered Vicki a sample of an essential oil blend to help Mike. Our friend didn’t explain what essential oils were or what benefits they could provide. And because of Vicki’s preconception about them, she turned down the offer of the sample.
Although the Lord spared Mike from having a torn rotator cuff, his injury was so bad that for over a week, he was unable to lift his left arm — under his own power — far enough away from his body to put on deodorant. Vicki had to help him with basic tasks such as putting on clothing and taking a shower.
A week after our friend first offered Vicki a sample of the essential oil blend — when Mike was with Vicki this time — our friend offered the essential oil blend again. Mike was no better than he had been, so we reluctantly agreed to take the sample. After we got home, according to our friend’s instructions, Vicki diluted a few drops of the essential oil blend and applied it topically on Mike’s body.
And it helped! A paradigm shift was beginning!
Recovery and More Success
Over the next 6.5 weeks, the Lord healed Mike completely in significant part due to that sample — and more of that product which we purchased. Yes, Mike had to recondition his muscles, but he regained full mobility and was able to go back to hauling flatbed loads with no restrictions.
We had had such good success with that one essential oil blend that we decided to see if other essential oils also sold by that company (Young Living Essential Oils) could help us.
Completion of the Paradigm Shift
While researching essential oils and using more of them, we became convinced of the products, the company and the means by which to help others achieve wellness. The paradigm shift was complete.
Do you have a need for wellness which essential oils can help?