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Today I Meet My Son

Phillip McCart — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:59:56 -0500

Anita and I are at the hospital right now! Mac, I can't wait to meet you buddy. I love you!!!

Prayer Please

Phillip McCart — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:35:36 -0500

Here's the deal folks. Anita is at 38 weeks in her pregnancy. Mac is measuring approximately 9 lbs. 6 oz. The plan was to induce labor next Tuesday at 39 weeks. Given Mac's size we are now having to make some decisions about a new plan. All this to say that we would appreciate your prayers. Here is what we're asking for:

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."

In light of Matthew 7:7 we are asking God to allow Anita to go into labor naturally in the next week. This of course isn't a demand and neither of them are in any danger. Quite the opposite. Anita is healthy and Mac is very healthy. We are so unbelievably blessed. But please ask God to grant this request. We have a great doctor and trust her advice. This is simply what is on our heart right now.

Also ask God to give Anita supernatural peace and joy as we draw closer to Mac's arrival. Thank you everyone.

One Month Off; Two Weeks Until

Phillip McCart — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:24:20 -0400

For the first time since starting this blog I took over a month off. I'm not going to lie to you; it felt good. However, I have a feeling there is about to be a whole lot of blog content coming very soon. Anita and I went to the doctor today and we're officially on the two week countdown. Anytime inside the next two weeks the doctor is okay with Anita going into labor on her own. If we reach November 10 though, we'll be inducing.

Mac seems to be doing well and everyone here in Charleston (along with our NC, GA, MT & FL family) is getting quite excited about a little boy being around. As for me...I'm getting a bit intimidated. The prospect of raising a little man is a tad overwhelming. I'm still trying to figure out how to grow up myself. At any rate, I'm so thankful for this incredible privilege. I'm looking forward to the years to come with my son.

Please pray for us as we finish the final prep for this little guy. Pray specifically for Anita and that she will be given the strength and endurance for these difficult and tiring final days.

Frustration

Phillip McCart — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:52:16 -0400

We all face frustration. However, we have many different ways of dealing with it. I have been faced with a repetitively frustrating situation and I've responded several different ways. Here's how I've seen my reactions play out:

Humor - laughing it off as something not worth my time.
Anger - beginning to take it personally and wanting to lash out.
Depression - taking it totally personally and allowing it to steal my attention.
Confusion - disbelief usually leading to many conversations with people who can do nothing about it.

While none of those options are healthy or helpful, I would guess you can see yourself in at least one if not all of them. Of course you and I both know the correct response (and "Churchy" answer) is to take these situations to God, but how often do you actually respond that way first? I know this is a challenge for me. So I put the question to you. How are you responding to continually frustrating situations or people?

A Growing Little Family

Phillip McCart — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:52:43 -0400

So Anita wanted to get another round of family pictures made before Mac arrives this November along with capturing some pictures while she's still pregnant. Enter the young and talented Alexa Villavicencio. Alexa is a student at the University of South Carolina and a faithful NSM volunteer when home from school.

She graciously offered to take some pictures of us and holy smokes did she deliver. You can view the pictures in the photo album to the right named "Family Pictures Summer 2009" or by clicking here. Enjoy and should you need a photographer, I highly recommend you contact Alexa.

Oh, and don't be jealous. Not everyone can have a drop dead gorgeous family.

That Didn't Last Long

Phillip McCart — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:49:09 -0400

Well, I'm back. All I needed was a little inspiration from the creative guru Brad Ruggles to bring me back to the blogsphere. So why am I back you ask? Because silly, it's time for another installment of ....

"Phillip's Not Creative."

That's right. After a long absence, we're back with another reminder that I don't have a creative bone in my body. For anyone who would argue (MOM) just watch the video and you'll understand. And to answer the question, No. I have no idea what the song is saying. It doesn't matter though; the video transcends language. Enjoy!

It's Not You, It's Me

Phillip McCart — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:53:28 -0400

Listen blog. We really need to talk. Now, I'm not saying it's over. All I'm saying is that we've been together for over two years now and I'm just not the same person I was when we got together. Now before you get all emotional and upset I just want you to listen.

This is a healthy thing. If we could just take some time apart I think we'd both be better off for it. I know I've been avoiding and neglecting you lately and I feel really bad about that. It's not that we don't have a lot to talk about and share these days it's just that I have to focus on some other things right now. Seriously, I'm having another kid soon (a boy). That's a big deal!

Remember how we told everyone that Anita and I were going to have another baby? And then how we told the world it was a boy? Those were really special moments for me and I know there will be plenty more to come. I just need some time. I hope you're not mad. It's not you, it's me.

VELOCITY Quickie

Phillip McCart — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:58:25 -0400

VELOCITY was absolutely amazing but I can't possibly do it justice by blogging this quickly afterward. So I'm going to give you a taste of the creative awesomeness that made it what it was. Enjoy!

Download 01 I'm On a Blob

Back From Oblivion

Phillip McCart — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 07:31:59 -0400

We're back! Sorry for the long duration between blog posts but I think it was needed and there may be more of the same as we move forward from here. Things are going well these days.

As a family, we eagerly anticipating Mac's arrival this November. Anita and I finally decided on his name and what we want his room to look like. Check the registry at Baby's R Us if you're interested in the room stuff. As for his name, we made it official a few days ago. Steven Phillip McCart III will be our son's name. In an effort to avoid silly nicknames like "Lil Stevie" "Lil Phillip" "Trip" "Chip" or "Trey" we will be calling him Mac. Mac means son and plus, it sounds kind of tough.

As for work, things are great. Next week we're off to VELOCITY! This is the first student camp Northwood has produced and we've got a decent size crowd going. Along with all the camp prep, we're busy with some great series in our regular weekly services. Below you'll see the bumper for our current High School Ministry series on Apologetics called "KNOWING." Enjoy.

Knowing Bumper from Phillip McCart on Vimeo.

Raw Honesty....Hopefully

Phillip McCart — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:14:45 -0400

I'm not sure when it started.

I can only tell you that it's still going on.

Tears. Sorrow. Weeping. Loneliness. Heaviness.

I've been trying to figure it out on my own for a couple of weeks now.

I considered that I was due.

Could it be from working out so much lately?

Is it sympathy hormones for my beautiful pregnant wife?

I thought it was just stress.

Maybe the announcement of a son uncorked some emotional bottle...

Perhaps the responsibilities of family, work and friendships has finally been felt.

The truth is that for about two weeks I have either flat out cried or been on the verge of crying at least once a day with the exception of a two day dry spell.

I've talked to a select few about this and now I turn to you.

Please pray.

Pray that this is a good thing.

Pray that it is leading me to God in a deeper fashion than I've experienced before.

Pray that God wouldn't let this pass without using it in a powerful way for His Kingdom.

Pray that as I'm away I will pour my heart and soul into my first calling.

I find myself in Psalm 6:6.

This is who I am; where I am.

Hi, my name is "Yours."