Update on Michael

Michael has been recovering well from his surgery. He has been experiencing a lot of muscle pain due to the fact that the doctor had to cut through his muscle to get to the swollen lymph node (2 cm in size). Tonight, at our Bible conference, will be the first time he's played his trumpet since the surgery. We're praying it won't cause him too much pain.

He has an appointment with the surgeon on Tuesday, March 9th. We should get the results of the biopsy then.

We, along with Michael, thank you all for your prayers.

Update on Michael

Sorry for no updates, I couldn't get a good wireless connection and by the time Michael came out and woke up we were busy. Michael is home resting. It may take about two weeks before we will know anything due to the thuroughness of the testing. Thanks for all the prayers. Now we just wait for the results - trusting the Lord.

Michael in Surgery

Michael went in to surgery around 2:15 p.m. The surgery should take about a half an hour or so. Then a half hour or so to come out of sedation. Obviously a much later start than we anticipated.

Surgery Set for Michael

A few months ago our son Michael noticed a lump that had formed on the left side of his neck. He mentioned that he noticed it a week or so earlier, but it grew. We took him to the doctor and he was prescribed an antibiotic. The lump went down, but it didn't go away completely. We contacted the doctor and he set up an appointment with a general surgeon.

Yesterday Michael and I went to see the general surgeon. During the exam, the doctor noticed three slightly swollen lymph nodes. The plan now is to perform an open biopsy. This is done by surgically removing the three lymph nodes. They will then be sent to a pathology lab to be examined. The best case scenario is lymph nodes that had a previous infection that did not shrink back down to normal size. The worst case is Hodgkin's lymphoma. We won't know anything until the biopsy results come back. The surgery is set for Monday, February 22nd.

Please keep Michael in your prayers. For now he seems to be mostly concerned about the nuisance of having the procedure done. However, he knows it needs to be done; the sooner the better. We know the Lord is in control of the situation and our trust is fully in Him.

Last Day of School / Ready for Winter Break

Today is the kids' last day of school for 2009! Both have had exams this week, and they're glad it's almost over. No big travel plans for the holidays. We'll be having Christmas at home on Thursday night with Lois (Sandra's mom), then going up to my parents on Friday. I know the kids are looking forward to the break. Sandra works most every day at the bank, but we'll have some afternoons to do some family fun.
I'm looking forward to the new year. Just the sound of a new year gives a sense of beginning again. I've strayed off the diet a little, so I'll need to get back at that, along with the exercising. I'm excited about the ministry direction at church. It's always exciting to know the Lord is working and leading; I pray everyone at church will get on board. There's always a few who seem uncomfortable with "C H A N G E". As I've told them, a healthy church is always in transition. We need to be ready when the Lord desires to move us forward for His glory and our good! I'm thankful for those who desire to be a part of the Lord's work and to be used as He leads us to higher ground! It's exciting to see the Lord work in the hearts of His people as they give of themselves for the furtherance of the Gospel.
What a great lifestyle; living for Jesus!

No More Twitter on the Blog

It seems that between Twitter and Blogspot, one of the two doesn't have it's act together. I apologize for any foul language that appeared on my blog due to the WRONG TWITTER INFORMATION. It was not my Twitter information, but someone else's. I have removed all twitter-following tools from my blogs. If you want to follow me on twitter, just go to twitter and search for "BobHugan".
Sorry, and thank you for reading my blogs.

15 Years at FRMBC

http://frmbcnews.blogspot.com/2009/11/15-years-at-frmbc.html

Last Day at Curves

Friday, Nov. 6th will be my last day working at Curves in Allen Park. It will be a very bitter sweet day. I am excited about my new opportunity. I will be working at Fifth Third Bank in Taylor as of Monday, Nov. 9th. That will be the sweet part. The bitter part will be my having to say good-bye to many wonderful ladies I have met over the last 8 years. I started working at Curves in Oct. 2001 and have thoroughly enjoyed my job. I have made some great friends over the years. We have a very special, caring group of women that stick close together during the good and bad times. I will miss them very much.

My best to all of you ladies from Curves!!
Sandra

Life-Style Change

I recently stated from the pulpit that a healthy church is always in transition. In other words, we need to constantly be in the state of Biblical change, personally, as well as a church.

Well, that applies to our personal lives as well. I've recently been trying to eat healthier and it has been paying off. I've lost around 13-15 pounds. However, it's time to step it up. I need to be doing more physically, especially during the winter months. So, we've decided to sign our family up for a 6 month membership at the Flat Rock Community Center. My workouts start tomorrow. My prayer is that I'll be able to exercise enough to increase the rate of my weight loss as well as just be healthier. The arthritis inhibits my mobility during the morning hours, but hopefully as my body loosens up, I can go later in the day. Since Sandra's hours have been cut at work, she will be able to go with me a day or two.
Also, we will all go together as a family and enjoy family fitness time.

All part of getting healthy. Now is the time!

Why I'm Thankful for a Godly Wife

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