Friday, September 12, 2014

Registries

This past Friday, Marc and I did our registry at Bed, Bath, and Beyond which means that we have all three of our registries done!  You can check them out on our registry page.

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Wedding Website

I have been working on our wedding website which you can see at www.marcandjocelin.com.  I have a lot of pictures up, our story of how we met, and about the proposal...and so much more!  Please be sure to check it out.  I will also be posting wedding blog updates there, so be sure to keep a check on that blog as well. 

Monday, August 18, 2014

Engaged

It is about time that I post another blog post.  Especiall with the exciting news that I am engaged!  Marc proposed on July 6, and I said yes!  We are planning a May 17, 2015 wedding and neither of us can wait!!! 


Walking in and realizing what Marc was up to

Marc proposing!  And of course, I said yes!!!

We had already decided we were going ring shopping together later, but Marc had a special ring which has meaning to both of us for me.

Together under the sign he had up!

Enjoying Chick-fil-A on Marc's birthday.

With our families: From Left to Right - Don (Marc's dad), Marita (Marc's mom), Marc, Me, Carol (my mom), and Terry (my dad).

Enjoying a Shabbat Walk

At the jewelry store right after we found and ordered our rings!


Thursday, June 5, 2014

Courtship

As I had mentioned in a blog post in April, I have been pretty quiet on here because I am in a courtship.  Yahweh is doing amazing things in Marc's and my lives.  We are very excited about Yahweh is doing.  I thought I would share a few pictures.  And yes, eventually, we will share our entire story.

 
Marc and I when we surprised Mike Clayton (a good friend; many of you know him through his ministry, Joined to HaShem Ministries) in person with our news.

  
Announcing the news of our courtship to the congregation.

 
Marc and I at Passover.

Marc and I enjoying a walk together one Shabbat afternoon.

Marc and I enjoying a walk along Lake Erie when we went with Andrew and Nicole up to Cedar Point for the day.




Purify 2014

While the format of Purify 2014 - Retreat for Hebrew Roots Singles was changed, Yahweh still did absolutely amazing things in each person's life during the weekend! 

I have posted pictures at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10203069478311792.1073741842.1050784025&type=1&l=65b355033e.  Please check them out and get a glimpse of Yahweh working.

Special thanks to Mike Clayton of Joined to HaShem Ministries for speaking, for all the many helpers during the weekend, and to each person who participated! 

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Update

Well, as you may have noticed, I have not been quite as consistent with my blogging.  I have been quite busy lately...with an important priority.  You see I have entered into a courtship with an amazing Godly young man.  I will probably share some on the blog...but I will most likely not be as consistent as I have been in the past.  We would appreciate your prayers during this exciting time in our lives. 

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Interviews of Purify 2013 Attendees - Join us for Purify 2014!



Purify 2014 will be here before you know it!  As a result, we just released a compilation of interviews from Purify 2013.  Please check it out at http://youtu.be/33UQnT1YGFM!  I have also embedded it below.  The Purify 2013 Alumni wants you to know what an amazing time they had and are looking forward to Purify 2014! 

We hope you are planning to join us May 29-June 1, 2014 for Purify 2014 – Retreat for Hebrew Roots Singles in Ohio.  We are featuring Mike Clayton, Hollisa Alewine, David Rives, Jocelin Boutet, and Terry Boutet as speakers with David Rives leading worship.  Please sign up at www.purify2014.com.  We look forward to seeing you there!  


Tuesday, March 25, 2014

A Couple of Updates

This past week, I posted a new article on my ministry website about why I chose to become a Naturopathic Doctor. Please check it out at http://standinginyhvhshand.org/naturopathic.htm.

I am also getting very excited about Purify 2014 - Retreat for Hebrew Roots Singles and hopes you are going to join us for this amazing year! Get your registration in now to ensure your spot! You won't want to miss it.  Find out more and register at www.purify2014.com.



 

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Quick update

I have had a very good week...amazing in many ways beyond what I can describe.  So I will just leave it there and keep praising Yahweh. 

I was also interviewed Friday on The Good Report Radio show about Purify 2014 and Purify West Coast - Retreats for Hebrew Roots Singles.  We also talked about some of the challenges facing the
Millennial Generation which was a very fascinating conversation.  No archived version available yet, but as soon as I get a copy, I will share it. 

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Walking by Faith...

2 Corinthians 12:9a "My grace is enough for you, for my power is brought to perfection in weakness." has been the key verse of my week. 
 
On a positive note, please check out this amazing interview with Alex Danya and Nicole Patten about their video and photography work (they were our AV Team at Purify!) at http://www.womenencouragingwomen.org/?p=366!

Sunday, March 2, 2014

I'm a Doctor!!!

Right before Shabbat, I got the news that I graduated as a Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy!!!  Talk about an exciting way to start your Shabbat!  I have already gotten my certified nutritional counselor and certified chaplain in holistic approaches degrees, so I am really excited to begin using my education to help people acheive health from a natural and Biblical approach.

Speaking of Shabbat, we had a great gathering with around 70 people in attendance to hear Dr. Chuck Thurston speak on our bodies and the picture they show of the plan of salvation as well as the picture the tabernacle shows of the body of Messiah.  Very fascinating presentations.  Plus I got to spend the day with people who are important to me!!! 
 
Today has been a more laid back day as we "recover" from the planning and pieces that go into hosting an event like that.  It is always a blessing to be able to serve that way...and we had many willing helpers to work alongside us! 

Last week, we recorded more Women Encouraging Women radio shows...which I'm excited to share with you each week.  I've got a stack of editing to do this week which is my off week from recording.  In fact, my week looks pretty quiet which is a treat...just normal responsiblities and one cleaning job (my other one is on vacation). 

We got 2 inches of snow this morning.  We were supposed to get 8-10 inches, so I'm happy that we did not get nearly that much!!!  I'm truly ready for Spring and warm weather to stay! 

Also, have you checked out the Purify 2014 - Retreat for Hebrew Roots Singles video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5YCsDTzKDo yet? You will not want to miss this amazing time. Less than 60 days left to register!!! Visit www.purify2014.com now to sign up! 

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Shabbat...ah what a wonderful day!

I decided to title this post "Shabbat...ah what a wonderful day!" as that is so true.  Shabbat is always a blessing of physical, mental, and spritual refreshing! 

This past week, I enjoyed some training webinars through Nature's Sunshine each evening.  Thursday was my cleaning jobs...then cleaning our house in preparation for Shabbat. And to top it off right before Shabbat, I got the news that I passed my first case study which was super exciting news!!! Only three lessons in my one course and two more case studies till I am a Naturopathic Doctor!!!

We got sleet and freezing rain on Monday night.  This is the picture I took that night at what was left behind on the side of our house!!!


Then we got the news this week that two different family friends experienced the loss of a loved one this week.  So sad.  Thankfully, we can rejoice they are both in a better place...but difficult on the loved ones left behind.  Please pray for both families.  

Today was a refreshing day spent as a family...and now beginning my new week.  Plus I'm looking forward to a fun day tomorrow spending the day with friends. 

Sunday, February 16, 2014

A Very Happy Week

This past week has been a busy yet good week. I feel like I got a LOT done...including everything on my To Do List!

To begin with..Do you realize there are only 2 weeks left to take advantage of the early bird registration for Purify 2014 - Retreat for Hebrew Roots Singles?  Sign up now and save at http://purify2014.com/

On Monday, I had my cleaning jobs which Daddy and I do together.  Some good Daddy Daughter time.

Then on Tuesday, I was interviewed by Gene Porter on The Wall Watchman talking about Purify 2014 and Purify West Coast. You can listen to the interview at http://www.messianiclambradio.com/wallwatchmen.html. The interview was great to do, and Gene was a joy to be interviewed by! 

I also added two new essential oil blends to our website - Refreshing Air Freshener Oil Blend and Stimulating Refreshing Air Freshener Oil Blend - http://restorahtionfarm.com/essentialoils.htm.

I completed my degrees as a Certified Nutritional Counselor (C.N.C.) and Certified Chaplain in Holistic Approaches (C.C.H.A.) this past week!  Only one more course and two case studies till I have my degree as a Naturopathic Doctor!  I am also going to go on with the few additional courses required to have my second doctorate as a Doctor of Biblical Medicine.  Happy Dance!  :) 

Wednesday and Thursday much of my time was spent recording upcoming shows for Women Encouraing Women, the radio show I co-host.  We have an upcoming series called Shabbat Around the World, and I cannot wait for you all to hear it!  
 
On Thursday, I was interviewed by Paul Nison talking about Purify - Retreats for Hebrew Roots Singles. Please watch at http://youtu.be/tDQLbHQ046k


Friday was Shabbat preparation day, and we had the house all cleaned and everything done on time which is always the greatest feeling.  To have everything done...not just to come to a stop on Shabbat...but to know you planned your timing well.  

We had our Shabbat gathering and greatly enjoyed that!  I'm looking forward to the young folks in our congregation getting together for a time of fellowship next Sunday as well.

And on a final funny note, a friend of mine, Denise, shared this picture below with me since she knows I love pink flamingo.  


 
My friend, Alex (short for Alexandria) said "We wear pink camo because we are just awesomely feminine!"  You just gotta love pink camo!  


Sunday, February 9, 2014

Fun, Radio Interview, and More...

My week started out great.  On Sunday, all of the young folks in our congregation got together, enjoyed fellowship, going bowling, and playing board games.  It was a wonderful time! 

Monday, I was intereview by Krista Dunk on her radio show which you can hear at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kbwomen/2014/02/03/women-encouraging-women-wguest-jocelin-boutet

I finished another course in my studies to be a Naturopathic Doctor...yeah!  I'm getting really close to graduating. 

We got more snow this week, so we once again have a winter wonderland.  Well, the snow hasn't gone away for the last couple of weeks, so the ground has stayed white.  I am ready for spring and warmer weather! 

Thursday was Momma's birthday.  We had a really nice day together as a family, and I think she felt special. 

And now a new week begins...