Not blogged for ages

Why has it been so long since our last blog? Mainly because every time I say, "We should blog again" Macie says, "go on then", and I do nothing and put it off. We do that with so many things in life, just put them off. I've been putting this post off since Feb 28th 2013, almost a year. I'm going to keep this blog simple and just give you an update on where we are at.

Hopefully most of you know we have a new addition to the family. Our first son Judah Myers Connor was born February 1st 2014 at 8 lbs 13. The name Judah means praise and Myers is Macie's maiden name. We have had this name picked out since before Miriam was born. We want Judah's whole life to be one that praises God and so we simply named him that. He has been with us two weeks now as in an incredible blessing to us all. Miriam and Eliana adore him.

I finished off last football/soccer season with Hereford and really enjoyed myself. I chose to play for Macclesfield Town this year because it was the closest professional club to home that offered me a contract. It has been a really fun season this year so far and if we continue performing the way we are there is a chance to make play offs and go for promotion.

Miriam is doing really well with her first year of home school and is flourishing as a big sister. Everyday she loves to dance and perform and Eliana loves to follow along and copy what she sees her big sister doing. They have become best friends and when Macie talked about putting Eliana in day care for a few days a week Miriam started to cry because she would miss her too much. Children are a blessing from the Lord and we cherish our beautiful daughters everyday and try to teach them God made them for a purpose and has an incredible plan for their lives. I tell them almost everyday they were made to change the world because I truly believe that God would not create a life if he did not desire it to do something wonderful. It is our job to do the great things we were made for and help others fulfill the destiny God has on their lives. That's what we love most about being parents. God has given us the job of helping three incredible children discover the reason why they were made and help them live it out.

One of my favorite things we were involved in this past year was a New Years eve celebration at an 800 year old church. Macie and I were so blessed to be able to help out at a 24 hour prayer event that united a number of churches around Stockport and the local area to pray and worship under one roof. Christians from all different denominations came together and prayed together for God to move on the hearts of the people of this town and praise him in various worships styles together. Macie led the worship team for two nights whilst I led the service on New Years eve which was a great honor. 

Loads more has happened to us this past year but I know how annoying a really long post can be so hopefully i'll be blogging again sooner rather than later. Love to all our friends and family we don't get to see enough and we pray for blessing over your lives.

Jo, Macie, Miriam, Eliana and Judah