We've been trying to post pictures and it hasn't been working. FINALLY Steve got it to work. YIPPEE
Bruiser ! Brooke took a tumble and got a beautiful black eye! Steve and I were at Small group and Leah called that Brooke fell. I came home to see if everything was ok. Leah had everything under control, ice on it and had Brooke laughing. Poor Leah felt so bad. She said, "I feel like it's my fault." I asked her if she punched her or pushed her. Leah started laughing, and said "no why?" THEN IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT!!! We all try so hard to protect these little ladies. We can't! Brooke is a two year old on blood thinners. What a dumb combination! So this is a prize! The 1st black eye of the Koeman ladies! Whoo hoo!!

Halloween pictures. Brooke was a Rooster. She says a mean "cockadoodle doooo"

The ladies with Great Grandpa and Grandma Brouwer!

Great Grandpa Lubbers

My devotions again really hit me and I wanted to share. It said, "People tend to think their circumstances determine the quality of their lives. So they pour their energy into controlling those situations. They feel happy when things are going well and sad or frustrated when things don't turn out as they hoped. " "It is possible to be content in any and every situation." "Put more energy into trusting me and enjoying my presence."

Philippians 19 : 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can to everything through him who gives me strength."

I just thought how this relates to everyone! The mom with busy kids, school things, house duties: the busy work schedule: health issues: etc, etc. Things that are out of our control. So why try and control it. All we can do is our best. And if that is done, then we will be at peace. The peace that God gives us for a job well done!