Dropfuls Of Life

The Gifts of The Magi: Frankincense and Myrrh

Have you ever wondered why the Magi gave Mary, Joseph and Jesus gifts of frankincense, gold and myrrh? Gold makes sense, but why frankincense and myrrh? After all, if the gifts themselves weren’t important, why were they mentioned?


All three were treasures, rich with meaning. That’s just how God works. So many hidden messages in just one word. One story. The significance of these gifts should not be overlooked. 

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Living Intentionally- A Word For 2021

I had no plans to pick a word for this new year. But then this morning, I woke up with a word. It just came to me and I knew.  Intention. I am going to live more intentionally. 

It will take more thought, for sure. Old habits will need to be broken. I’ll need to do hard things and continue the process of retraining my patterns of thinking.



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Jesus Makes Christmas

For so long I have been depending on the traditions surrounding Christmas to bring me joy. To make me happy. I’ve looked to circumstances and things to give Christmas meaning. Not on purpose. It just happened. It took a season of loss to focus my attention back on Jesus. To see my joy comes from Him alone. Everything else is just extra.
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Four More Weeks: A Test In Patience

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Four more weeks. That’s what the Doctor said. 

Last week, I went to the clinic for a four-week follow-up. I’ve been wearing a protective boot since my fall and I was really hoping to transition out of it. Having never broken a bone in my life, I had no realistic expectation of my recovery time. Patience isn't easy.

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The Year of the White Pine

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The Year of the White Pine
This is has become my favorite week of the year. I have come to enjoy the week of Thanksgiving for the traditions my family has created. One of those traditions is cutting down a Christmas tree the Friday after Thanksgiving. The tradition began when I was a kid and I have carried it over into adulthood.


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Thanks for stopping by. My name is Jen. After spending many years as a homeschooling mom, I now pour my heart into sharing a little bit of faith, life and oils.  We were meant to thrive, not just survive, but sometimes it's a journey to get there. As you hang around this space, I hope you will be encouraged, inspired and empowered  to be the gatekeeper of your home and your body. You are worth it!


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Hello! I'm Jen. Welcome to my little corner of the world. I am a midlife, empty-nest mom who has a heart for health, home, and hospitality. I help empty nest moms rediscover their purpose and find community by creating a wellness lifestyle and business. I invite you to join me in creating a non-toxic, happy, healthy home for you and your loved ones to thrive and enjoy life to the fullest!  I don't know about you, but I hope to have many good years left for adventures with my husband and playing with future grandkids. 

I used to struggle with Hashimoto's, a sluggish thyroid, fatigue, and and a heaviness of sadness that weighed me down—all brought on by exposure to mold. It felt overwhelming, like I was stuck in a fog with no way out.

Then I discovered Joy essential oil, which changed everything. It brought a spark of hope and helped me feel lighter, step by step. It was the first step to finding the healing I longed for. 

If you, like me, have struggled with health issues and are ready to write a different story, I am here to help you make a shift toward adopting holistic lifestyle habits that help you thrive, not just survive each day. Let me take the overwhelm out of where to start.

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