White sand, waves, and dear friends….that’s what this past week held for us! We spent Monday - Friday in Amelia Island, Florida for our annual Blue & Presidential Diamond Retreat for dōTERRA. This is our 6th year attending and it’s always one of my favorite events of the year. It’s where we truly get to just sit and REALLY talk with our peers about what’s going on in their business and life. The kind of talks where you have no where to be in an hour or two or three. We were hosted by our owners and corporate team…and it was an absolute gift to be able to connect with them and hear what they have in mind for 2022. They always spoil us…this time we received OluKai boots, cashmere scarves, journals, limited edition oils, and other goodies! So wonderful.

My heart was happy to take in all of the green and flowers and beauty all around! It was hot and sunny AND cool and rainy…so we got the best of all worlds! It never stopped being HUMID though! LOL! There were a few points that I found myself longing for the dry, freezing cold air of the midwest! I know…I know! Weird. But most of the time it was just dreamy. We’ve never experienced that corner of Florida…so that was fun too!

We had a lovely view…and we enjoyed sitting out on the patio and soaking it up. The Ritz really does a great job with all of their food, but especially room service! Loved these omelettes! We had an extra day after the event was over to walk in the adorable downtown and stroll on the beach. But I’m thankful that Matt and I both really just like to veg out on vacation…we watched movies and ordered Thai takeout and Facetimed the kids at home. And it was the best.

I feel like we have lived a lifetime with these friends…so many events and trips all around the world together! We have had more fits of laughter than I can count…and this time was no different. It may have involved someone placing a fart machine under Matt’s chair during a very quiet part of the presentations. Oh we have good times. Christian…I’ll be watching you like a hawk next time! LOL!!

Oh and look at these beauties! When I look in the eyes of these women…I feel so overcome with gratitude. For each of them in their uniqueness, and so many others that dōTERRA has brought into my life. True world changers…who have been there for me on the mountaintops and in the depths.

We stayed out chatting until long after our kick-off dinner was over…eventually they came and took the lights down as well! It’s been 2 years since we’ve been able to see many of these friends…so every moment had to be seized!

There were many fun moments during this trip…but two really stuck out. We had Ryan Hamilton come in and perform for us and we laughed and laughed and laughed. I think my neck and face still hurt from all the laughing! And on the last night, we played dōTERRA-style family feud and that had us rolling again. Whooping and hollering and cheering…Team Deep Blue vs. Team Serenity!! Seriously the most fun.

I love being on trips with Matt…we can talk without interruption! And go wherever we want! Whenever we want! LOL! It’s a dream. We both enjoyed the break from remodeling and cleaning and cooking and all the things. Sometimes I have to pinch myself at all the life we have lived since finding dōTERRA…and the freedom it gives us. And when I think of all the people who have found hope and healing because we said “yes” all those years ago, it makes my heart so happy!

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