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NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER
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Where Would We Be Without You? WOW, MCKINNEY & PROSPER. How can it be that we are already nearing the end of the year? The holidays will be here before we know it, and pretty soon we will be writing out our 2021 resolutions. Before everything gets crazy and we start shopping for all of the people on our gift list, we want to take this time to pause and reflect. This year has been a wonderful
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journey with all of you, and we are grateful that we get to create this magazine every month and connect with you and your family. Thank you for sharing your stories and for reading ours. Thank you for supporting the local businesses in our community, as without them, this magazine wouldn’t be possible. Thank you for the community service you do and for every time you recycle something or play a small part in keeping our city clean and thriving. We are so proud of where we live, and we know it wouldn’t be the same without each and every one of you. In this issue, we offer you the opportunity to reflect with us and spend some time being grateful for the people we have around us. Sure, planning a Thanksgiving dinner and traveling to see family can be stressful, and don’t worry, we’re here to help with some of the details. But don’t forget to look at each person around your table and remember how they have made a difference in your life. We wouldn’t be here without each other.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020
FEATURES 14 Full-Service Griffin Jewelry Service built on relationships
20 The Powerfully Transformative Habit of Saying Thank You Our habits determine the quality of our lives and relationships.
24 Partnership to Revitalize East Side Tupps Brewery partners with The City of McKinney to revitalize McKinney’s east side community
29 Walking The Walk A Journey Down the Winding
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Life Path of Unassuming Spiritual Leader Francis Chan
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20 DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Locally Owned
24 Hops & Vine 29 Inspired By 34 Lifestyle Calendar
GOOD TIMES
McKinney Margarita Stroll It was a fun day filled with margaritas and plenty of shopping! Thank you to all of our amazing partners including Gold Star Appliances and Hugs Cafe for making this event possible!
FLETCHER'S CORN DOGS AT TUPPS  Fletcher's was at TUPP'S Brewery with their mobile trailer serving corny dogs, funnel cakes and lemonade!
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GOOD TIMES
DRUG FREE MCKINNEY SKATEBOARD PARK EVENT The Coalition for McKinney Drug Free Youth held a youth anti-drug event focused on vaping this past Saturday at the McKinney skateboard park. DRUG FREE MCKINNEY is a collaborative effort dedicated to creating a healthy community. Their goal is to reduce or prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by the youth in McKinney.
Official Grand Opening Event - Liberty Music Academy Liberty Music Academy is known for its top of the line music lessons provided to a wide range of instruments. From private lessons to courses, and of course their artist development division. They celebrated the grand opening of their amazing studio.
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AROUND TOWN This is a very popular tour with a limited number of guests permitted per tour. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. Sat, November 21, 2020, 8:00 PM – 10:00 Chestnut Square, 315 S Chestnut St., McKinney
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS® OF MCKINNEY HOLIDAY MARKET Vintage Market Days® returns to McKinney, TX for our 2020 Holiday Market "Holly Jolly" - November 20-22, 2020 at Myers Park & Event Center. The hours are 10 to 4 each day. An enjoyable weekend of shopping as over 100 premiere vendors showcase their unique vintage
GUITAR SANCTUARY 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT
finds, hand crafted, one of a kind items, architec-
The Guitar Sanctuary is celebrating its 10th
tural salvage, antiques, jewelry, clothing and more.
anniversary Saturday, November 7th from 10:00
This is a unique shopping experience where you can
AM to 6:00 PM. Raffles will be held all day and all
slow down, listen to live music, enjoy lunch from one of
proceeds will be going to the McKinney Musician
our food trucks and enjoy your shopping experience.
Relief Fund. There will be a concert in the evening
DRINK LOCAL WINE WALK MCKINNEY
headlined by Andy Timmons.
Join us in Historic Downtown McKinney for the McKinney Drink Local Wine Walk! Sip on premium Texas Made wines, Shop and Stroll through Downtown McKinney with exclusive wine walk specials, and Give Back to CASA of Collin County! Sat, November 7, 2020, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Historic Downtown McKinney, 103 E Virginia Street Tickets available on Eventbrite.
GHOSTLY HAUNTINGS AT CHESTNUT SQUARE The Ghostly Hauntings at Chestnut Square tour is a 2 hour tour in the dark of the historic homes at Chestnut Square. The tour starts with audio and video clips of paranormal activity in the homes followed by a tour inside several of the houses where guests will learn about the ghostly hauntings that happen. The tour starts at the school house which is on the north east side of the property.
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Home for the Holidays is Downtown McKinney's premier festival. It's a new spin on an old favorite with horse-drawn carriages, traveling carolers,
Children under 12 are not permitted.
visits with Santa Claus, a Christmas tree lighting
Children 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
ceremony and activities for all ages. Plus a chance
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to finish all that holiday shopping in one place with more than 100 boutiques, art galleries, bookstores and apparel, gift and antique shops. November 27-29, Friday and Saturday - 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM, Sunday -12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Historic Downtown McKinney
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MANEGAIT HORSE SHOW This annual event is our riders’ chance to showcase what they’ve learned all session and compete against their fellow classmates for trophies and ribbons. The entire community is invited to cheer on our riders as they demonstrate trail patterns, equitation, and more! November 14, 2020 ManeGait is looking for horse enthusiasts to fill their volunteer positions.
We are your family owned furniture store! Providing the best customer service, and giving back to our community are our priorities. We offer all styles and price points, and our team is committed to help you turn your house into your dream home, Overwhelmed? You have the option to book an appointment with someone in our design team. We also now offer a 12 months interest free financing option. By shopping with
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLLIN COUNTY PRESENTS ‘NEATH THE WREATH" The Junior League of Collin County’s traditional ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market welcomes
us, you not only support your town’s economy, but also contribute to a better McKinney by supporting a prison ministry in CCJ. Come visit us soon!
more than 13,000 shoppers and over 125 merchants for a festive, unique shopping experience each year. Join us for the first-ever, virtual holiday gift market, PLUS online Silent Auction and raffle! Admission is free. Instead we graciously ask that you donate the $15 ticket fee to the Junior League of Collin County, so we can continue to make a difference in the community.
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f u l l- ser v ice g r i f fin jewelers SERVICE BUILT ON RELATIONSHIPS ARTICLE KAYLENE MATHEWS | PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN AND PROVIDED
Griffin Jewelers' Many Awards for their Excellence
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Cherye Walker
LOCAL, FAMILY-OWNED GRIFFIN JEWELRY HAS BEEN SERVING THE MCKINNEY AREA FOR 35 YEARS. Founded by Jack and Fran Griffin, Griffin is operated by daughter Cherye Walker. Griffin prides itself on building long term relationships with customers. Fine jewelry purchases are for a lifetime, and Griffin strives to make each customer a lifetime customer. Griffin Jewelry is the proud recipient of the McKinney Magazine’s Readers Choice Award 11 years running and the McKinney Chamber 2019 Small Business of the Year Award. Offering on-site custom jewelry design, jewelry repair, including watch repair, and appraisals, Griffin meets every jewelry need for their customers. Custom jewelry design options has no limits and Griffin makes the customization experience fun and exciting. The process begins by meeting with one of their jewelry experts and discussing your ideas,
Design of Custom Ring
desires, likes, and dislikes. Once the jeweler has an idea of what you want, they work up a design and start to work. Whatever you have in mind, they can help make it a reality.
Tanzanite and Black Diamond Custom Designed Ring
Custom jewelry designs are especially meaningful to Cherye. “I always feel inspired by custom jewelry creations. Customers often bring in jewelry they have inherited or kept from a loved one who has passed away. We work together to create a unique one of a kind piece. This new creation recognizes the customer’s personal style while serving as a symbol for that special person in their life!” The jeweler expertise doesn’t end with jewelry design. All of Griffin’s jewelers have decades of experience repairing all types of jewelry. Repair types range from simple repairs such as sizing, soldering, and rhodium plating, to more complex repairs working with platinum, diamonds, and heirloom gemstones. Unique to Griffin’s on-site repair service is laser beam welding, a technique used to join pieces of metal through the use of a laser. The beam provides a concentrated heat source that fuses metals, creating an incredibly strong bond. This process allows Griffin’s jewelers to make repairs that cannot be made by hand. The welder is extremely precise, utilizing the same technology used for critical eye surgery. The welder allows the jeweler to work directly adjacent to precious gemstones with no fear of overheating them. Griffin also offers watch repair on most brands, including Rolex. In most cases, simple fixes like battery replacement and link removal are performed while you wait. Free repair estimates are available upon request.
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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED) Jeweler at Her Craft
Griffin Jewelry has a GIA certified appraiser on-site for
Smiles Charity, a local organization that builds homes for
jewelry and watch appraisals once a month to round out
wounded veterans. Griffin is also honored to be associated
their service offerings. It is recommended that you bring
with Manegait. Manegait helps children and adults with
your jewelry in for cleaning and inspection the day before
disabilities through the healing power of a horse, rais-
your scheduled appraisal. The work is performed on-site
ing thousands of dollars with a bracelet raffle every year
and may be picked up the same day.
since 2010. At Griffin, they believe that giving back to the
Griffin Jewelry takes pride in supporting many of the local and surrounding organizations like Children’s Advocacy
community that supports your business is a responsibility benefiting both the recipient and business alike.
Center, Minuteman, Lion’s Club, Samaritan Inn, McKinney
Browse the vast selection of fine and fashion jewelry
Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, and many others. They are
today at Griffin Jewelry in the Eldorado Plaza at 2811 Craig
especially proud to be a long time Gold Level sponsor of
Drive in McKinney or find them at www.griffinjewelry.com.
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Griffin Jewelers has a GIA certified appraiser on site for jewelry and watch appraisals. CityLifestyle.com/McKinneyandProsper
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THE POWERFULLY TRANSFORMATIVE HABIT OF SAYING THANK YOU ARTICLE KAYLENE MATHEWS
OUR HABITS DETERMINE THE QUALITY OF OUR LIVES AND RELATIONSHIPS.
“Individuals often withhold help because they are uncertain about whether beneficiaries will appreciate their assistance. Expressions of gratitude can signify that a beneficiary values, needs, and accepts one’s assistance.” Francis Flynn, Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford
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HABITS ARE THOSE ACTIONS WE CONSISTENTLY REPEAT WITHOUT GIVING IT ANY ADDITIONAL THOUGHT. According to a study conducted by Duke University, 45% of daily actions are habits that are repeated in the same location every day. For example, your morning routine. You can probably identify certain things you do every day, making each day repeat the day before. The benefit of habits is that they don’t require any of our limited decision-making capacity. It’s estimated that the average adult makes up to 35,000 decisions a day. Anything over that and we start to lose our ability to make the best choices due to decision fatigue. When we reach the point of fatigue, we often choose what’s easiest over what’s best. That’s why I never make any important decisions at the end of the day. Forming a habit of saying thank-you will enable you to do it without thinking about it, reaping the many benefits of a grateful attitude. WHY IS SAYING THANK YOU SO CRUCIAL FOR THE PERSON SAYING IT? Thank-you is an expression of gratitude. The word gratitude comes from the Latin word gratia, which means grateful, gracious, and gratefulness. Grateful people experience a broad spectrum of health benefits, including mental, emotional, and physical well-being. “Research suggests that individuals who are grateful in their daily lives report fewer stress-related health symptoms, including headaches, stomach issues, chest pain, muscle aches, and appetite problems,” says Sheela Raja, Ph.D., an assistant professor and clinical psychologist in the Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Various studies show that additional benefits include enhanced empathy, reduced aggression, better sleep, improved self-esteem, and more robust mental toughness. Saying thank-you also deepens personal connections in current relationships, while providing opportunities to develop new relationships. When you regularly say thank-you, people trust you, you’re more approachable, and appear nicer, building your social capital. “Research has shown that grateful feelings enable people to savor positive experiences, CONTINUED >
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cope with stress, and strengthen social relationships. A disposition toward gratitude is also associated with higher levels of subjective well-being, demonstrating that counting one’s blessings can increase positive emotions and health.” ~ Francis Flynn, Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford. It’s clear that a habit of saying thank-you will transform you, mentally, emotionally, physically, and relationally into a better person. WHY IS SAYING THANK-YOU IS SO ESSENTIAL TO THE ONE BEING THANKED? When someone takes the time to thank another, it makes the beneficiary feel valued and appreciated. We all want that feeling. The opposite of feeling valued and appreciated is feeling devalued and diminished. Not only do we not want to feel that way, but we also shouldn’t want to make anyone else feel that way either. When we don’t feel appreciated, we hold back in the future. This is true in both personal and professional settings. Being appreciated is a motivator. When we feel appreciated, we do more than is expected. We willingly go above and beyond. Appreciation resonates with us at an emotional level triggering our brain’s reward system, making us feel good. We respond to the reward and work to get more of those positive feelings by doing more. Saying thank-you and an attitude of gratefulness is contagious. We have a habit in our home of thanking the person who prepared dinner for us. When one person says thank-you, everyone else chimes in, followed by a compliment about the food or some other form of appreciation for something that someone has done for us. How to cultivate the habit of saying thank you? Start with those closest to you and begin at home. Whenever someone does something that affects you positively, say thank-you. Whether they were merely doing what they should have done anyway or not, say thank-you. Then move to say thank-you to your next level of relationships, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. And continue moving out from there in concentric to contiguous circles. To seriously make it a habit, keep track of the days you say thank-you. I have used blank calendars I found online to keep track of my progress, checking off to accomplish my goal each day. The key is not to break the string of consecutive days that you perform the activity. Write down something that you’re thankful for every single day. Make your thank-yous count Personalize your thank-you. It’s most important to thank people individually. You can use a variety of methods depending on what you’re thanking them for. Handwritten notes are rarer these days, which also makes them more special. Additional methods of saying thank-you include text, email, and verbally. Decide the method that best fits the occasion. Don’t expect to receive a handwritten note when you make dinner on a Tuesday. But if you have purchased a wedding gift, a written note is appropriate. Personalize the note and be specific about what you appreciate so it doesn’t give a “mass-produced” feeling. CONCLUSION The habit of saying thank-you is powerfully transformative. The benefits of gratitude encompass your physical, mental, emotional, and relational well-being. It’s one of the easiest and healthiest habits you can cultivate that will change your life. 22
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HOPS & VINE
PA R T N E R S H I P T O R E V I TA L I Z E EAST SIDE TUPPS BREWERY PARTNERS WITH THE CITY OF MCKINNEY TO REVITALIZE MCKINNEY’S EAST SIDE COMMUNITY
ARTICLE KAYLENE MATHEWS PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN
Current Production Facility
AFTER FIVE SUCCESSFUL YEARS IN THE CRAFT BEER BUSI-
sq. ft. production brewery, and a retail craft community shopping
NESS, TUPPS BREWERY HAS OUTGROWN ITS CURRENT
area that will be housed in shipping containers. The total project
17,000 SQ. FT. LOCATION. While looking for a new site for expan-
will encompass over 40,000 sq. ft. of buildings on a 4.5-acre spread.
sion, TUPPS approached McKinney City Council with a vision of
TUPPS president and owner Keith Lewis states, “The McKinney grain
creating a world-class cultural and entertainment destination on
site gives us the ability to expand on the rustic, unique, and laid-back
the east side of town. The timing couldn’t have been better. Since
vibe that our customers have grown to love. This site will have a large
2006, McKinney City Council and staff were looking for ways to bring
outdoor stage that will host live music and theater performances.”
economic development to McKinney’s east side. A partnership with
TUPPS has worked closely with the City of McKinney on this
TUPPS provided a perfect blending of two needs. TUPPS will relo-
project. The McKinney Community Development Corporation
cate to a larger facility, and the historic McKinney Grain site will get a
has approved a grant for $11,333,262 for the construction of
fresh remodel to bring business and retail to McKinney.
the facilities. In addition, the McKinney Economic Development
TUPPS’ new location at the historic McKinney Grain site includes
Corporation has provided a loan that will be used to purchase
remodeling a 120-year-old grain mill, a new state of the art 25,000
additional equipment allowing TUPPS to meet market demand.
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The Lewis family at the new McKinney Grain site. Chase Lewis, Chris Lewis, Katie Baker, and Keith Lewis
The entire area will be an extension of the current downtown McKinney area. The expected opening date is early 2022. The new location will include a larger taproom, an outdoor venue area, expanded event space for private and corporate events, and a full menu restaurant. When asked what he’s most excited about, Lewis says the building process and putting together a world-class brewery that will revitalize McKinney’s east side. However, the new building project hasn’t distracted Lewis and the TUPPS team from bringing new beverages to market. TUPPS’ newly released hard seltzer Blur, is available in 4 refreshing flavors and caters to the health-conscious audience who wants excellent taste with few calories. There are also plans for an expanded beer menu and adding spirits when their new location opens. TUPPS has also developed a variety of beers to benefit local and national charities. Proceeds from Dive Bar Brunch, an imperial stout, benefit local restaurant and bar servers. Help Now variety pack, which includes a pale ale and mix of rotating beers, benefits the American Red Cross. And Trailhead, a pale ale, proceeds go to the Warriors Keep service organization that supports our military veterans.
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TUPPS’ also created Rising Hope, an American ale brewed with fresh, organic pink guava purees. The result of a collaboration that began in 2018, between TUPPS and the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Rising Hope proceeds go towards fighting a disease that has touched so many lives. Cancer is something Lewis is passionate about finding a cure for. “I have many friends and family members that have been affected by cancer. My dad passed away from brain cancer, my very close and dear friend passed away from pancreatic cancer, and I have another good friend that is on her third round of fighting breast cancer. It has impacted me, and I know it impacts everyone,” says Lewis. As of September 2019, TUPPS Brewery now offers BeerTo-Go from the brewery, including 4/6 packs, 32oz growlers, and 64oz growlers. This additional service has significantly added to TUPPS’ business. Lewis states that TUPPS customers enjoy freshly brewed beers and the unique brews only available in the taproom. Lewis started brewing beer over eight years ago out of his garage. What began as a hobby has grown into a successful family-owned business. Lewis’ three adult children work alongside him, creating high-quality beverages that their customers love. The TUPPS Brewery taproom is open Wednesday / Friday from 4:00-9:00 PM, Saturday from 12:00AM-9:00PM, and Sundays from 12:00PM-6:00PM. Connect with TUPPS on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and visit their website, www.tuppsbrewery.com, to get information on the latest brews and events. Lewis also encourages everyone to drive by the new construction site and watch the dream unfold.
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INSPIRED BY
WALKING THE WALK
A JOURNEY DOWN THE WINDING LIFE PATH OF UNASSUMING SPIRITUAL LEADER FRANCIS CHAN
IMAGINE YOURSELF AS THE LEADER OF A THRIVING MEGACHURCH IN VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WITH MORE THAN 5,000 MEMBERS AND GROWING. You’re a New York Times bestseller making a million dollars in royalties from your first book and people love you—you’re on top of the world. Would you leave that all behind? Better yet, would you trade all of that, giving away 90% of your income to end up living in the poorest region of Hong Kong surrounded by people struggling to make it by on just 50 cents a day? For most, it probably sounds like a tale of riches to rags; an unfortunate and unwanted result of someone falling upon hard times. But for Francis Chan, a church planter and best-selling author who speaks to thousands of people around the world each year, it’s exactly what he did. And exactly what he needed—an opportunity to walk down a winding path that led him toward fulfilling his purpose; toward becoming a
ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN
man who can truly say he lives the life he’s been called to and encouraging others to do the same.
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Watch the full interview @ CityLifestyle.com! Francis, born in San Francisco, was raised in a very traditional Chinese home and navigated a challenging upbringing. His mother died while giving birth to him. His father remarried, then his stepmother died in a car accident when he was 8. His father remarried again, then, when Francis was 12, died of cancer. Twenty-six and newly married, Francis and his wife Lisa founded Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California in the early 90s, beginning with a membership of 30 people. Within the first two months, the church grew to 100. By 2000, membership grew even more to 1,600. And by 2008, Cornerstone Community Church was one of the largest in Ventura County and Francis’ then-new book “Crazy Love” was a New York Times bestseller. Then, in 2010, Francis decided to leave it behind in pursuit of a more humble and impactful way of life. The $1 million his bestselling book made in the first year, plus the money it continues to make? Francis signed it all over to a charitable gift fund helping the poor and victims of human trafficking. After making the decision to leave Cornerstone and wrestling with what the next step would be, Francis and Lisa ended up selling their Simi Valley house and moving their family of six at the time overseas to India, Thailand and China, where he was able to embrace new interests and activities by doing what the locals do, and where he also saw an inspiring shift in culture and spiritual values. “I wish we could learn and see the sacrifice of others,” he says. “Their mentality really isn’t a consumer mindset of ‘Here’s my needs, here’s what I feel, no one cares about me— me, me, me, me. Overseas they’re just obsessed with each other and thinking about how to get to the poor—the truly poor—like ‘We’re going to starve today,’ or ‘We’re selling off kids today.’ That type of poor. There’s just a lot more urgency.” In the throes of a pandemic, quarrels over U.S. politics, a growing divide among people and beliefs, and the unsurety of life, Francis’ message of focus and fulfillment can be summed up simply: take your eyes off yourself.
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“A l l w e r e a l l y n e e d t o d o is hit that little button that s w i t c h e s i t o f f s e l f i e m o d e .” “It’s so counterintuitive because, physically, if I break my arm, I’m not going to be thinking about anyone else. The only thing that’s going to bring me pleasure is getting this thing fixed. ‘Everyone look at me—my arm is broken; someone fix
he says. “I go, ‘You have no clue. This is like the happiest place on Earth. You’re gonna go nuts!’” Francis says Rachel began to get very sad, asking if they could just go to Paint Pals.
it for me,’” he says. “But...the answer is actually to take your
“She’s working herself into tears,” he laughs. “Like,
eyes off of yourself. People that I’ve found that have spent
you’re crying because I’m about to take you to Disneyland.”
their lives truly loving others are the joyful people. You’ll find very few generous people who are miserable.” Francis, pretending to hold up a phone facing him-
“I feel like we’re just like Rachel when she was 5,” he says, fondly recalling the Paint Pals days. “We’re accustomed to certain things and God has something so much better for us.”
self, goes on to describe how he sees this generation
Nearly six months ago, Francis’ path led him to the
as a generation all about taking selfies; noting that
Sham Shui Po area on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong
you could be in the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls
with most of his family, including his wife, all but one of
and you’re always in the picture—always the center
his daughters, two sons-in-law and two grandchildren.
of everything.
It’s a place he later found is where his mother also did
“All we really need to do is hit that little button that
ministries in the 1950s, and allows him the continued
switches it off selfie mode,” he says. “And now I can’t
humbling opportunity to live out his journey working with
even see myself.”
the ultra poor to bring relief and sharing his spiritual ful-
Looking toward the future, Francis (non-prophetically, he clarifies, laughing) goes on to recall the story of his oldest daughter, Rachel—one of seven children and two grandchildren, when she was 5 years old.
fillment with others, even while enjoying a pickup game with locals on the neighborhood basketball court. “It’s a pretty bizarre journey to think that, first of all, my wife has stood by my side for 27 years, and it’s just been
“We regularly visited this rundown place in our city
an amazing marriage. Two years ago at our 25-year anni-
called Paint Pals,” he laughs, reminiscently. “There was
versary, she asked me ‘Do you know of anyone on the
this old maze you walked through with only a few walls,
planet that is more blessed than we are? Because I feel
some little ceramic things you could paint and this big
like we’re the happiest people on earth. It’s almost like
bubble machine that was just a hula hoop dipped in
that can’t be true, but I haven’t found anyone happier,’”
bubble solution. There really wasn’t much more to it,
he says. “It’s one thing for me to say because that’s the
but she loved it.”
way I feel, but to hear that from my wife as well and those
“One day I was just like, ‘Honey, this week I’m going to take you to Disneyland!’ And she was like, ‘What’s that?’”
truly to be her sentiments. It just feels like an impossible life all the way around.”
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TEE IT UP FOR THE TROOPS - MCKINNEY, TX
Downtown
us the first opportunity to share this
McKinney Drink Local Wine Walk sup-
the
first
annual
work with you through a staged read-
porting CASA of Collin County!
ing via Zoom. Mark your calendar
Tickets · $30 via Eventbrite
for November 14th! (watch for the zoom link to come)
Stonebridge Ranch Country Club
This event supports Tee it up for the Troops' outreach program, "REUNION," where combat veterans are reunited with comrades, as well as local McKinney area veterans served by our partner Hope For The Warriors.
ERIC GALES LIVE AT THE SANCTUARY
The Sanctuary Music & Events Center, 6633
14 OPEN AIR MAKER MARKET
We hope you will join us for a day of golf
Virginia Parkway, Suite 102, McKinney
and remembering and supporting the
The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to pres-
MillHouse and the McKinney Cotton Mill
sacrifices our military heroes and their
ent the return of Eric Gales with special
are hosting an open air Maker Market
families make daily!
guests the Maylee Thomas Band
bursting with unique products -- art,
VIP Tables (Including admission and seat-
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more. Come meet the makers and shop
stage are $200.
for quality handmade items for home,
DERMATOLOGY CENTER OF MCKINNEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Downstairs Reserved Seats (First Come,
office, or gifts.
First Served) are $30
610 Elm Street, McKinney
from our friends at Rick's Chophouse.
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THE GHOSTLY HAUNTINGS AT CHESTNUT SQUARE TOUR
MCKINNEY REPERTORY THEATRE PRESENTS THE PUZZLE WITH THE PIAZZA
The Ghostly Hauntings tour starts with
Play Premier...via Zoom!
tour inside several of the houses where
Play Premier in November...via Zoom!
guests will learn about the ghostly
Playwright, Mark Dunn used the pan-
hauntings that happen.
Historic Downtown McKinney
demic to write a NEW PLAY!! As a long-
The tour starts at the school house which
Landon Winery & Lone Star Wine Cellars
time friend of MRT, Mark has offered
is on the north east side of the property.
Virtual Event
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pricing
Live
Demonstrations,
Give-Aways,
starts
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