Happy New Year!

The pictures might scare you :)

This was a different New Year's than last year. Last year Steve and I debated who was going to the party and who was staying at the hospital. We both wanted to stay at the hospital. It was our 1st New Years apart in 17 years! This year we had friends over and an 80's themed party! Even the kids dressed up. The scary part is I really liked that style and wish I could pull it off in public :) We had fun with the kids and friends singing 80 songs, eating and dancing. The best part of 2010 so far is that Paul and I beat Cory at Euchre.

I've been thinking so much about 2009 and what a blessing this year has been to us. We spent 6 months total inpatient at Spectrum. It is such a wonderful, caring place. If that's where Brooke needs to be, that's where we will go. We have beat all "statistics" and we plan to continue. We were told most marriages don't last the stress of an ill child. Ours has grown stronger by God's Grace. Many people go bankrupt from medical bills. Brooke's expenses are over $700,000 and we have not seen one bill. Thanks to everyone that has made it possible for me to continue to work. And the BIGGEST one, we were told Brooke may not "make it." We were told that a few times, and she is here. Bigger than life (well she's kinda small but has a BIG personality). Those aren't statistics, that is our God at work. We are blessed and excited for a new year. What does God have in store for the Koeman's this year? We are praying that we open our hearts and eyes and see all that He has in store for us. Thank you Jesus for another wonderful year! Thank you everyone, for the continued prayers and support.

DOUBLE TROUBLE! I now understand that saying :) (Macy has M&M's drooling out of her mouth)

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13