There are a lot of Italians in Kenosha . . . :)

Howdy My friends! I'm so very sorry that it has been so long since we have talked :( So many things have happened! Let me see, um, well I finished traveling on my first rock tour in June, and have been getting to know Wisconsin fairly well. There are a lot of Italians here, which makes for a TON of good places to get fresh pasta, baked goods, and coffee! All things that I REALLY love, but should eat a lot less of, lol. I have become very close with the Coopers as well as their extended family. There are 12 cousins all together here in Kenosha, so very rarely are there only two kids playing at the Skillet house. I really enjoy getting to know Korey's sisters here in Kenosha. They are awesome women of faith, and I am learning a lot about myself and how to be a better caregiver through them :) Not surprisingly, all them are quite musical. The talent gene runs deep in this side of the family.


Doggie (John) is great as well. He is always good for a laugh, and usually tries pretty hard to get everyone to laugh. Everything he says (or what anyone else says, for that matter) usually turns into a song! For example, If I said "Are we still going to watch some LOST?" he would say "No. We are going to watch Loooost in Loooveee!" in his amazing, sing-song-ish, pop-star voice. Oh Doggie . . .


Everyone is really friendly here. I love the church that I'm involved in (Living Light Christian Church), and I've gotten to know several families well already. Almost from the minute I stepped off the plane back in March, everyone in the family, band, and crew has called me Britt. Well, except for Doggie and ScottyRock (The band's production manager). Doggie calls me Britt sometimes, but most of the times I'm "little girl," or just "girl." Scotty calls me "Nanny" LOL. Just yesterday Scotty goes "why don't you try to stay outta trouble, Nanny." But, he only teases people that he really likes, so I'm ok with it. Plus, rock shows can sometimes be scary place at night (well, the non-Christian ones can anyways), so I'm always glad to have big, bad, ScottyRock on my side! Just last month he had to escort me backstage to I could watch Three Days Grace play. I'm glad he was there too, because it was no place for me to be hanging out by myself! Yikes!
Korey, Jen, and I call each other "dude" once is a while as well. We find that it keeps us all young, and makes us feel more "rock n roll." :-)


To be quite honest, it was not easy making the transition from being on the bus all the time, surrounded by people, to being in Kenosha and not knowing anyone at first. The first couple of weeks that I was here while the band was touring without us was lonely. But, thank the Lord he sent my Korey's sisters and a wonderful new friend named Cara. She's awesome, and we have coffee dates at least once a week now!


God has really been doing a lot in my life through this move and my time with the Coopers. John and Korey are great mentors, and I am really starting to love them whole heartedly. I am growing deeper in my faith, discovering who I am as a single woman working for the Lord, and rediscovering what my ministry is all about. I thank God everyday that I He gave me this once in a lifetime chance. I never, not in a million years, thought I would have a job like this. I feel very blessed :-)


Well, know that I have tried to catch ya'll up on the last 4 months or so in one blog post, I think I'll finish this one while I'm still ahead, lol. I promise I'll try to be much more consistant as time goes on.


I'll leave you with one more thought for the day. This is one that I actually learned to live out while being around "worldy rockers" for two months :-) "Put on, therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humilty, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against each other Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (Colossians 3:12-13)


Until we meet again,
~Britt