Who is Butterfield Sage?
First, let me tell you a little about me, then I’ll explain the website name. My name is Marcy Dillon. I am a Certified Herbalist, Natural Living Educator, Holistic Wellness Consultant, and recent Widow. I grew up in a fairly holistic household until I reached adulthood, then I fell into the modern ways of living (fast and quick pre-packaged food, medications, couch potato, indoorsy-type, who used chemical laden cleaners and personal care products). I lived that way for almost 14 years and wrecked my health. In 2009, a series of events set me on a new course that would forever change my life, health, and my way of thinking, thus Butterfield Sage was born.
I am the mother of 6 amazing children that range in age from 17 years to almost 40 years; four girls and two boys (one on either end). I also have seven wonderful grand-babies that I have to say are the most precious little people on the planet (I might be biased).
If you have followed my journey, you know that in April of 2023 I became a widow after 19 years of marriage and 22 years of life together. While I was lost in my grief and making a series of terrible decisions, I learned and grew in so many ways that I am no longer the person that many of my friends once knew. While I wasn’t a horrible person before (so don’t expect a 360 degree turn around story here), I would like to think I am a more present person these days. I purposefully made changes to try and enjoy every single second I have the pleasure of being alive. That isn’t to say that I don’t have my occasional emotional breaks, because I do. Who couldn’t after so much trauma?!? However, those valleys are becoming fewer and further between and I am once again experiencing the simple joys of life. I know that most who follow this blog know that I have met someone. but that’s a post for the blog and a story for a different day…
Onward and Upwards…
So, why did I choose Butterfield Sage?
I chose Butterfield after the Butterfield Stage mail route that ran through of one of my most favorite and calming happy places, the Guadalupe Mountain Range in west Texas. And of course, Sage, is an herbal switch and play on words from Stage, to reflect my herbalism background.
Thank you for visiting my website. I hope my journey inspires you and gives you hope 🙂
Sincerely,
Marcy
