On Her Birthday, I Say, “Thank You!”
Today is my wife’s birthday, so in honor of her, I want to share a few things that I really love about her. As we near our 19th wedding anniversary, I can’t believe how much more I love her today than I ever thought possible. This is a short list—I know there is much, much more.
She’s godly—I love being married to a lady who loves the Lord and allows her love for the Lord to flow into every other relationship and responsibility.
She’s shared the vision—she understands what the Lord’s will is for our lives and she gives her whole heart completely and in faith, to allow the Lord to accomplish His vision for our lives and home.
She’s simply a wonderful wife—I believe love in a marriage is strongest when you realize your spouse loves you in spite of who you are. This is how Sandra loves me. Though I’ve often disappointed her, she looks beyond those failures and loves me faithfully—which has compelled me more than anything else to grow and ask God to make me the husband she deserves.
She’s a gifted mother—Sandra’s heart truly beats for the Lord, her husband, and her children. She has so tirelessly given herself to them for nearly 16 years. Her sacrifice defies description.
She’s a faithful co-laborer—whether it’s hosting groups in our home, counseling another woman or girl, helping plan an activity, teaching a class, taking a group on door-to-door visitation, or just embracing life in the “fish-bowl” of ministry—she’s embraced my call as her own. It’s awesome to serve the Lord with her.
She’s a talented home-maker—it’s an awesome experience to come home every evening to such a delightful environment. Her heart is in her home and for her family in an amazing way. Home truly is a special place.
She’s my best friend—I love being with her. Whether it’s sitting at a Sub Way eating a sub together, or playing tennis, just being with her makes the time special. She’s made this husband one very blessed, very happy, and very well-cared for man.
So with that—I simply say, “Happy Birthday, Best Friend!” You truly are the BEST!
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.” —Proverbs 18:22
Friday, October 9, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
What A Summer!
Wow, I can't believe Summer is almost over. It's been busy and blessed! So much has gone on that I can't put it all down here in this one post.
It is obvious from the lack of posting on this blog that Facebook has really taken over the task of keeping up with what's happening. I'm using the other blogs from time to time, but this one has not seen much updating.
The kids will be starting school this next Monday. Michael will be in 11th grade and Katie will be in 8th grade. Wow!! It just seems like yesterday that they were both little kids in elementary school. Katie just had her braces removed - boy, did that 4 years go fast. She sure has been through a lot in that time period. Praise the Lord for His grace and mercy!!
Things at church are going well. We're coming up on 15 years here at FRMBC. I would have liked to see more numerical growth by this time in my ministry. To God be the glory, great things He has done though, there has been tremendous spiritual growth. Through discipleship, folks have really grown in the faith and are faithfully serving the Lord. I pray this next year that, as I have been attempting over the past year to refine our vision for the work of the Lord, the church will see more growth. There are so many things I would like to see our church doing that we could do if the Lord would see fit to allow us to disciple new people to spiritual maturity to the point where new ministries could be started for His glory. All in His own time, as He wills.
That's all for now. The Hugans are on Facebook. That's where folks will see more of what's happening with us.
It is obvious from the lack of posting on this blog that Facebook has really taken over the task of keeping up with what's happening. I'm using the other blogs from time to time, but this one has not seen much updating.
The kids will be starting school this next Monday. Michael will be in 11th grade and Katie will be in 8th grade. Wow!! It just seems like yesterday that they were both little kids in elementary school. Katie just had her braces removed - boy, did that 4 years go fast. She sure has been through a lot in that time period. Praise the Lord for His grace and mercy!!
Things at church are going well. We're coming up on 15 years here at FRMBC. I would have liked to see more numerical growth by this time in my ministry. To God be the glory, great things He has done though, there has been tremendous spiritual growth. Through discipleship, folks have really grown in the faith and are faithfully serving the Lord. I pray this next year that, as I have been attempting over the past year to refine our vision for the work of the Lord, the church will see more growth. There are so many things I would like to see our church doing that we could do if the Lord would see fit to allow us to disciple new people to spiritual maturity to the point where new ministries could be started for His glory. All in His own time, as He wills.
That's all for now. The Hugans are on Facebook. That's where folks will see more of what's happening with us.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Michael Receives Director's Award
At the senior high awards ceremony on Friday of this week, Michael received the Director's Award for his leadership and desire to excel in the Senior High Choir. The person to receive this award is personally chosen by the choir director himself. Congratulations Michael!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Happily Busy
Things have quieted down a bit (literally). There are now a just few blowers down in the basement to finish the drying process so that we can start with the restoration. Yes, we're doing the routine again. We're dealing with the folks at Servepro from Canton. If you ever have this kind of water issue in your house, these are the guys to call; they're great. They did the cleanup last year when we had 4 inches or more in the basement of the church. Anyway, we're drying out.
Baseball and softball are kicking into gear. Katie has already had a few practices and Michael's practices start this week.
My mom and dad are down in Bloomington, Indiana. My dad is receiving proton beam therapy to destroy the cancer that he has. Things are going well. He's had a cold over the past week or so. Please keep him in your prayers - my mom too.
Sandra finally decided to get a facebook page. Yeah! She's already been in contact with some ladies she went to high school with, as well as some other pastor's wives. I think she likes it. ;-)
Pray for me. Dealing with these water problems has really kicked in my arthritis. I have an appointment this week with my doctor, but that won't change anything. Winter is drawing to a close so know I'm in summer preparation mode for church stuff: VBS, Camp, Summer sports ministry, etc., etc. As long as summer is on its way. So, we're...
Goin' on with the Song!
Baseball and softball are kicking into gear. Katie has already had a few practices and Michael's practices start this week.
My mom and dad are down in Bloomington, Indiana. My dad is receiving proton beam therapy to destroy the cancer that he has. Things are going well. He's had a cold over the past week or so. Please keep him in your prayers - my mom too.
Sandra finally decided to get a facebook page. Yeah! She's already been in contact with some ladies she went to high school with, as well as some other pastor's wives. I think she likes it. ;-)
Pray for me. Dealing with these water problems has really kicked in my arthritis. I have an appointment this week with my doctor, but that won't change anything. Winter is drawing to a close so know I'm in summer preparation mode for church stuff: VBS, Camp, Summer sports ministry, etc., etc. As long as summer is on its way. So, we're...
Goin' on with the Song!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Watching the Weather & the Sump Pump
It's about 1:15 a.m. Wednesday morning and I've been up several times checking out the weather. No, I'm not doing this because I'm a "weather bug", but because the sump pump is running about once a minute; that's 60 times an hour. I'm praying that the thing lasts through the night.
As some may know, the pump failed to work properly overnight Sunday into Monday, and we had a flooded basement -- again. Sandra took the day off work (without pay) and we worked from 6 a.m. until about 12:30 in the afternoon, shop vaccing the basement. It's still damp and musty down there. It may take a couple of weeks, hopefully no longer, to get it back to normal.
Well, tonight, with all the rain we're getting, I'm not sleeping much. I've got a little portable pump ready just in case, but I'm afraid that it won't pump as fast as the water is coming into the sump hole. I'm thankful that Bro. Lentz came over Monday night and we installed an alarm that will call the parsonage phone number when the water level touches a sensor. What that will do while I'm home is wake me up (if I'm asleep) and let me know to start running the portable sump pump.
I'm praying that the sump pump will work throughout the night and that I can get some much needed sleep. I'm still very sore from the clean up. Please keep us in your prayers. Thank you.
As some may know, the pump failed to work properly overnight Sunday into Monday, and we had a flooded basement -- again. Sandra took the day off work (without pay) and we worked from 6 a.m. until about 12:30 in the afternoon, shop vaccing the basement. It's still damp and musty down there. It may take a couple of weeks, hopefully no longer, to get it back to normal.
Well, tonight, with all the rain we're getting, I'm not sleeping much. I've got a little portable pump ready just in case, but I'm afraid that it won't pump as fast as the water is coming into the sump hole. I'm thankful that Bro. Lentz came over Monday night and we installed an alarm that will call the parsonage phone number when the water level touches a sensor. What that will do while I'm home is wake me up (if I'm asleep) and let me know to start running the portable sump pump.
I'm praying that the sump pump will work throughout the night and that I can get some much needed sleep. I'm still very sore from the clean up. Please keep us in your prayers. Thank you.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Long Time - No Post
Well, it's now February and I haven't posted anything since Thanksgiving. Yes, the blog has been on a back burner for a while.
Everyone is doing fine here at the Hugan's. We had a good winter break over the holidays, though the kids were ready for school to start again. Two weeks with not much to do got a little boring for them. Michael and Katie are now busy with school. They're also both gearing up for Spring sports. Michael is working with his pitching trainer and Katie has a lady working with her for softball pitching. Then there's homework, homework, and more homework!
Sandra and I are doing well. With work, church, Bible institute, the kids, and catching the water dripping down from our bedroom ceiling due to faulty construction of the roof, we're staying busy.
And by God's grace, we'll keep...
Goin' On With The Song!
Everyone is doing fine here at the Hugan's. We had a good winter break over the holidays, though the kids were ready for school to start again. Two weeks with not much to do got a little boring for them. Michael and Katie are now busy with school. They're also both gearing up for Spring sports. Michael is working with his pitching trainer and Katie has a lady working with her for softball pitching. Then there's homework, homework, and more homework!
Sandra and I are doing well. With work, church, Bible institute, the kids, and catching the water dripping down from our bedroom ceiling due to faulty construction of the roof, we're staying busy.
And by God's grace, we'll keep...
Goin' On With The Song!
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