To Truly Care

Delmar was not thrilled about attending a Christmas concert. However, she agreed to go in order to support a friend participating in the choir. Paul, also an unwilling participant at the concert, soon caught Delmar’s eye. To her surprise, the performance not only turned out good, but life-changing. That chance meeting was the beginning of what is now an 11-year marriage, and Delmar still can’t help but smile as she says, “I really like him.”

Paul and Delmar have always understood the principle of hard work. Delmar received a technical degree as an office manager and was working as a preschool program supervisor, while Paul was working as an information systems manager. Neither had thought much about direct sales, but all it took was the right approach. Many people refer to doTERRA as a gift, but for Delmar and Paul it really was. Andrea Huddleston, a family friend, would once again make Christmas a life-changing experience for the Ahlstroms by sending them a Family Physician Kit.

Not long after this initial introduction, Natalie Goddard visited Seattle where she taught Delmar how to use essential oils. Delmar said, “I remember thinking, ‘This woman is pregnant, it must be important for her to come all this way.’” It was that kind of dedication and kindness that made Delmar realize she wanted to be part of this community.

However, Delmar didn’t jump into the business immediately. She admits, “I actually had the Family Physician Kit for months without ever using the essential oils.” She felt a need to open the box. Delmar said, “I used the oils.“ This experience was the beginning of many. Delmar explains, “I started hearing reports about how dōTERRA essential oils were helping people so I began sharing them in a casual way.”