Kevin W. McCarthy

The Professor of On-Purpose

Family

Easter Family Photo

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St. Pauls 2 Our family attended church at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Augusta, GA – the church where Judith and I married 25 years ago.  Accompanying us was Judith's 93-year-old mother, aka Grannie.  It was  a special event for us all to be together. 

Afterward Anne and I headed to the Masters to watch those amazing golfers.   We sat in the stand at hole 8 for quite a while.  We watched Trevor Immelman make a long birdie putt and Tiger Woods sink an eagle putt.  The weather was wonderful.  Tonight my nose is sunburned red! 

We're staying with the Parkers who have graciously opened their house to the McCarthy invasion once again.  It is nice to have in-laws who are so welcoming.  So thanks John and Mary Bright!

I hope your Easter was fun, family filled, and joyful.  Easter is the most holy of days because of the miracle of Jesus' resurrection.  Regardless of your present circumstances, joy can be had in the hope of Easter.

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

Happy Easter!

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May your Easter Day be filled with joy!

We're in the Augusta, GA area for the holiday with family.   My wife grew up here.  Later today, my daughter Anne and I are heading to the Masters Golf Tournament to watch the greats of the game.  We're hoping to watch Trevor Immelman play as his father and I are acquainted through my books.  They're a nice family.  I was delighted to see him win the green jacket last year.  

I hope your Easter Day is special.

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

March 3 – This date in history.

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March 3, 1916

My mother-in-law was born in Augusta, GA.   Grannie is still living on the dairy family farm in North Augusta, SC.  She needs more help these days but her sense of humor remains.  

Grannie's mind has been slipping.   On a previous visit a couple of months ago, she informed Judith that she was going to be 106 on her next birthday.  Grannie remembered she was born in 1916.  Lovingly, Judith walked her though the proper calculation to get to 93.

Judith and I were visiting with Grannie a couple of weekends ago.  Testing Grannie's mental clarity, Judith asked her, "Mother, what birthday is coming up on March 3rd?"

Grannie smiled and said, "My last… at least that's the way everyone seems to be treating it, what with the party that is planned and all."  Her mind may be slipping but her humor isn't!

March 3, 1992
I signed the publishing contract for The On-Purpose Person with Navpress of Colorado Springs.  This was my first book contract.   The message has sold over 200,000 copies with domestic and foreign distribution.   Now there's an updated version.  Now more than ever this message is needed.   Please help us share it by passing along the free preview available at our web site.

My Kids’ Blessing

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Our children are precious.  This email I received this week was something I just had to share (with Brenda’s permission) about the blessing I give my children and continue to give.  In addition, you can download a free copy to bless your children or grandchildren… even from afar.

Hi, Kevin.  Hope this finds you and your family well.

I want to share a sweet story that goes all the way back to the first time I attended the On Purpose training session in Orlando.  You talked to us about the blessing you say over your children, and gave me a copy of it.  I put it to memory and began saying it to my children often.  Not every day, but several times per week.  I am always amazed at how they soften and smile when I begin saying it—even my 13-year-old who is VERY 13 right now!  A couple of weeks ago I had a particularly challenging day, and to make matters worse I wasn’t feel well.  I decided to go to bed early, and went in my room to lie down.  A few minutes later, Megan, my 9-year-old, came in and got in bed with me.  She reached over, placed her hand on my head and said “God bless Mommy.  Give her a mind to know, eyes to see you….” and said the full blessing over me.  It was a very sweet moment.  I pray she’ll be saying it for many years, and passing it on to her children and grandchildren.  Thanks for the blessing!  I thought you’d like to hear the story.

Brenda

You can well imagine how that email made my day. 

You may download a free copy of  MyKidsBlessing here.