What's Love Got To Do With It?

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8

There are not many people today that truly live this out. Justin is definitely one of those that shows me true love, the kind that God wants us to show. I cannot say he is perfect; none of us are. But when I read this scripture over and over, I think of all the things that I can be, and how most people (including myself) might react. Justin reacts with love.


I’m so thankful for these past 8 years. I wouldn’t have wanted to go through anything we have with anyone else but Justin. He encourages me to be a better person in the way he treats others. He sees the best in people and doesn’t get easily offended or hold grudges. I don’t know what I would have done without him in so many situations. I was a mess and in need of a strong man and he was always there, without complaint. We have grown a lot, learned more about each other, had two amazing boys, faced many challenges, laughed a lot, and argued some, but through it all we have never given up. We are still learning to fight fair, balance life, and to show love in the best way. It’s a journey, one we will continue on no matter what comes our way.

Happy 8 year Anniversary Justin Taylor. I love you!

"Don't Make Me Count To Three!"

I have found myself so many times doing that...."If you don't stop by time I say three..." It does not work, shocking I know. Plus, isn't delayed obedience disobedience. That is definitely not what I want to be teaching my children. So many times I feel stuck and really wonder why kids don't come with an instruction manual, or do they? Yes, everyone says The Bible is our instruction manual, it's true! But, I feel so lost sometimes trying to find a place to start, especially with such young children. Well my amazing mother n law gave me a book that has truly been a huge help and opened my eyes to true, godly discipline. If you are stuck and don't have a plan I recommend this book. It is going to take me time to where it is second nature but I'm so glad I am starting when my kids are young. So many things that tempt us to give into the whining, disobedience, tantrums etc., but I'm learning to get to the real issue- the heart. We have many struggles ahead of us, but thank God for His wisdom and guidance and for friends and family around us that support us and love our kids. I know God has called me to be a mother so I want to be the best one I can be. Aiden and Ryan are his kids, just on loan to Justin and I, and we want to honor God with how we teach them, love them, and care for them.

That's what friends are for

It's so refreshing to know that I have such great friends that I can be myself with. Yesterday 3 of us went back in time. We had one of the best 3 hours just being silly and not having a care in the world. Who would have thought a lunch date could have turned into this much fun :D
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It's a new dawn, it's a new day....

2011 is here and I am very excited! I've got some major things I want to accomplish this year. To top the list......dun dun.. an impossible thing for us-
Pay off ALL debt. Yes impossible for us, but not for God. I'm believing for provision beyond what I can imagine!

You are a great God
Your Character is Holy
Your Truth is Absolute
Your Strength is Unending
Your Discipline is Fair...
Your PROVISIONS are ABUNDANT for our NEEDS
Your Light is Adequate for our Path
Your Grace is Sufficient for our sins....
You are NEVER EARLY, NEVER LATE...
You sent your Son in the fullness of time and
Will return at the consummation of time
Your PLAN IS PERFECT.
BEWILDERING, PUZZLING, TROUBLING.
BUT PERFECT

Safe in the Shepherd's Arms by Max Lucado

My top 10 of 2010

10. Started writing this blog
9. Celebrated 7 years of marriage to my hubby
8. Won a biggest loser competition over the summer
7. Celebrated Mother’s Day with my TWO boys
6. Turned our dining room into a playroom :)
5. Painted our living room (yes it was a big deal)
4. Took a short trip to Port Aransas to see my brother John get married!
3. Got to go to Illinois and visit one of my best friends, Joni, and meet her little girl Kennedi
2. After a long wait and a whole lot of relying on God, Justin got a job!!!! He started at Apple on November 8th as a Customer Relations Advisor
1. Knowing God is in control, He has a plan, He always provides, and He is all I need

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I won't give up

Blow by blow I wonder what he is thinking. Does he honestly think I'm going to just throw my faith out the window just because things aren't going my way. Within the past 2 weeks, two cars have been wrecked, one car is having big issues, there is major financial shortage, legal stuff....I could go on and on. Don't get me wrong, I'm fighting every second to not blame and give up and just say why me. The spiritual realm is all too real right now. I know our family is being attacked. Satan has an agenda with us but I don't think he realizes how hard we are going to fight. The Cathcart's will not be defeated, because God is on our side :) I will not give up on God because of unfortunate circumstances. He is real. His provision is real. His healing is real. His love is real. His grace is real and I'm going to do my best to show He is real and just in all things, even the horrible ones. Again I'm not going to waste a good crisis. Whatever good comes out of this, I know I will be able to say it was worth it.

Winterlove

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