Hey guys!
Sorry I didn't post anything yesterday, but I was super-duper busy, tired, and I have a bit of a cold :( But, I have to press on because we are loading the bus tonight and heading out tomorow morning! Remember that one great rock show can change the world! Well, at least one great Skillet rock show maybe :-)
All of us grown-up type folks (well, and Jonathan :p) were hanging out watching LOST last night, and John was cracking us all up becasue he always says things like "are ya'll ready to rock this?" and such. Well, all his friends call him Doggy, or The Dog, and last night as we are about to start the DVD he says (well, really sings) "the Doggy likes to rooooock!: O. M. G. Just about one of the funniest things about this trip so far!
Anyways, lots of fun was had by all :) He also told me that I rock, and I had to agree with him! lol. He told me that sometimes the other rockers that have shows with them are kinda tough because a lot of them on this tour aren't Christian bands, but he said he wasn't worried about me at all. He said "Brittany can probably handle it. She will be kicking a$$ and taking names! She can ask the questions later!" Alright Doggy! Let's get to this!!!! that makes me excited because He and Korey share the gospel on a regular basis with bands such as PapaRoach, Breaking Banjamin, and Stone Sour. All of these guys respond really well to John especially. He says that, for Skillet, sharing Christ with other bands is just as important a ministry for them as sharing with the fans is. In some ways, its even more important. In fact, John just told me yesterday how he shared Christ with the lead singer of PapaRoach, and that he has seriously considered accepting Christ! Rock on, Skillet, ROCK ON!!!!!
I'm pretty pumped about the trip, even though I feel icky right now, and I'm still a bit nervous about leaving. I'll be happy to travel in TX and KS so that I can see my friends and family.
I'm glad that I am fitting in, and that we are about to go share Jesus with so many people in such an awesome way! I'll try to post some pics from the road as soon as the exciting stuff starts to happen!
Until then,
Remember that the Lord is good and His tender mercies endure from enerlasting to everlasting!
Peace out Girl Scouts (and all you boy scouts too)!
~Britt
"Live in such a way that your death is only the beginning of your life. Give Jesus the chance to teach you how to outlive your life."-Max Lucado
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
"I'm praying to Jesus to let me marry you!"
Howdy!
Day #6 a success? Done and done! But the weather was less than fun today :( It was cold, windy, and rainy all day! But, it was still a good day! We all woke up early and watched some Nick Jr. together, had breakfast, and worked out a bit. Then it was time for the boys to go rock it out. Korey stayed home today because Alex had a science test today and she wanted me to see how those would go in the future.
The day was really chill for us, and I think we all needed that since we have all been through a lot of changes as of late. After the kids we done with school we played a little PS3, had dinner, and watched a bit of Kung Fu Panda. Skadoosh! LOL.
When it was time for bed, I read Xav Jonah and the Whale and helped him say his prayers. He thanked Jesus for his family, asked that we all have a safe time on the tour, and then asked Jesus to make sure that he would be able to marry me :)
when I put Alex to bed, her prayers were the same, minus the marrying me part of course!
Once the kiddos were down, I got a chance to talk to Amelia for a while on Skype, and that was really awesome. I miss everyone back home a lot, so it was nice to see a familiar face. Love you Bedills!
Man, I'm just really tired today! I guess its becasue I'm on rock star time now! Just Kidding! Don't Worry!
But, as a great man once said about rock n roll (a man that the Coops know and love) "You're not hardcore, unless you live hardcore!"
I'm going to officially get introduced to the tour bus on Thursday, so wish me luck ;) Mixed feelings? Yes. Excited? Heck Yes!!! On this journey, the good far outweighs the bad. God has been so good to me all of my life, but I have recently been feeling His hand upon my life is a bigger way than ever before. I love Him so much :)
I am learing a lot about what it really means to be a true worshipper. Becasue I know that won't be in the same church much at all in the coming months, I know that I'm going to have to make church so much more that four familiar walls, and people that I see each week and am comfortable with. I have been reading a book that my dear friends the Zapicos (shout out to Christina, James, and Daisy!) gave to me, The Unquenchable Worshipper, by Matt Redman. what I read this morning is something that will most likely set the tone for my journey ahead:
Day #6 a success? Done and done! But the weather was less than fun today :( It was cold, windy, and rainy all day! But, it was still a good day! We all woke up early and watched some Nick Jr. together, had breakfast, and worked out a bit. Then it was time for the boys to go rock it out. Korey stayed home today because Alex had a science test today and she wanted me to see how those would go in the future.
The day was really chill for us, and I think we all needed that since we have all been through a lot of changes as of late. After the kids we done with school we played a little PS3, had dinner, and watched a bit of Kung Fu Panda. Skadoosh! LOL.
When it was time for bed, I read Xav Jonah and the Whale and helped him say his prayers. He thanked Jesus for his family, asked that we all have a safe time on the tour, and then asked Jesus to make sure that he would be able to marry me :)
when I put Alex to bed, her prayers were the same, minus the marrying me part of course!
Once the kiddos were down, I got a chance to talk to Amelia for a while on Skype, and that was really awesome. I miss everyone back home a lot, so it was nice to see a familiar face. Love you Bedills!
Man, I'm just really tired today! I guess its becasue I'm on rock star time now! Just Kidding! Don't Worry!
But, as a great man once said about rock n roll (a man that the Coops know and love) "You're not hardcore, unless you live hardcore!"
I'm going to officially get introduced to the tour bus on Thursday, so wish me luck ;) Mixed feelings? Yes. Excited? Heck Yes!!! On this journey, the good far outweighs the bad. God has been so good to me all of my life, but I have recently been feeling His hand upon my life is a bigger way than ever before. I love Him so much :)
I am learing a lot about what it really means to be a true worshipper. Becasue I know that won't be in the same church much at all in the coming months, I know that I'm going to have to make church so much more that four familiar walls, and people that I see each week and am comfortable with. I have been reading a book that my dear friends the Zapicos (shout out to Christina, James, and Daisy!) gave to me, The Unquenchable Worshipper, by Matt Redman. what I read this morning is something that will most likely set the tone for my journey ahead:
Whatever trials lie ahead in this life, unquenchable worshippers are found with a song of undying worship on their lips
This is my prayer. To know Him more, do His will, and to learn to worship Him in spirit and truth.
Love always,
~Britt
Monday, March 21, 2011
"So, how was your first weekend as a single mom?"
Hey guys!
Its day 5 of my journey with the Coops! Alex, Xav, and had a great day with our schoolwork, followed by some trampoline time and the park! John and Korey got back this evening, which made the kiddos happy. I'm glad they are back so that I can continue to get to know them better before the tour starts.
When the Coops came home they were glad that I had survived the weekend, so much so that John asked me "So, how was your first weekend as a single mom?" LOL! I told him that Xav already said he wanted to marry me and he told me that Xav never wastes too much time getting to the proposal :-)
The best thing that I have learned so far is that rock stars are people too . . . I was nervous that I wouldn't have any way to relate to them, but our common ground began with our love for Jesus telling and others about Him. That opened up so many other things for us to talk about!
For example, John and I both share a love for Atwoine Dodson and his lyrical skills ("You are really dumb, for real!").
Alex was sad that we all have to go on tour so soon becasue she likes having her parents at home, so to pursuade her John told her that we would be going to some really exciting places like Tulsa! Wait, Tulsa? Oklahoma? Exciting? Um, ok John Cooper, whatever you say dude. :p
Anyways, we are all getting pumped to get the tour rockin and start sharing God's love around the nation!.
The Coops and I also share a love for "School of Rock." :-)
So, as I sign off this 5th night of my introduction into the "blogosphere,"
let me leave you with the words of AC/DC:
Now, as Dewy Finn would say "Let's get rockin!"
Its day 5 of my journey with the Coops! Alex, Xav, and had a great day with our schoolwork, followed by some trampoline time and the park! John and Korey got back this evening, which made the kiddos happy. I'm glad they are back so that I can continue to get to know them better before the tour starts.
When the Coops came home they were glad that I had survived the weekend, so much so that John asked me "So, how was your first weekend as a single mom?" LOL! I told him that Xav already said he wanted to marry me and he told me that Xav never wastes too much time getting to the proposal :-)
The best thing that I have learned so far is that rock stars are people too . . . I was nervous that I wouldn't have any way to relate to them, but our common ground began with our love for Jesus telling and others about Him. That opened up so many other things for us to talk about!
For example, John and I both share a love for Atwoine Dodson and his lyrical skills ("You are really dumb, for real!").
Alex was sad that we all have to go on tour so soon becasue she likes having her parents at home, so to pursuade her John told her that we would be going to some really exciting places like Tulsa! Wait, Tulsa? Oklahoma? Exciting? Um, ok John Cooper, whatever you say dude. :p
Anyways, we are all getting pumped to get the tour rockin and start sharing God's love around the nation!.
The Coops and I also share a love for "School of Rock." :-)
So, as I sign off this 5th night of my introduction into the "blogosphere,"
let me leave you with the words of AC/DC:
We roll tonight
To the guitar bite
And for those about to rock
I salute you!
Now, as Dewy Finn would say "Let's get rockin!"
Sunday, March 20, 2011
"Are you ready to go to a Jesus church????"
Howdy ya'll!
Today was my first Sunday with the mini Coopers, and since John and Korey are were away a Luis Palau event until tomorrow, I ventured out about about Wisconsin with a Cooper family friend. We went to Living Light church in Racine. Its a non-denom church that that the family and many of their relatives attend. I really liked it, and the people were very nice :)
Yesterday night when John called to check in, he asked "So Britt, are you ready to attend a serious Jesus church?" I boldly replied "Oh yeah! I'm ready to rock it dude!" lol, I'm learning to be more rock n roll already. Xav had a bit of a melt down after church, right before we were going to go get some lunch :( It wasn't too bad, and I understand since he has been through some mega changes this year already. The changing of nannies as well as touring is hard on a five year old . . . but, he got over it pretty quick when we rolled up to McDonalds for a, you guessed it, Happy Meal! Yes!!!! After that, he declared, "Miss Brittany, I'm going to treach you how to play Logo Batman for PS3, and then I think we should get married." Oh Xavy . . . haha.
It was really cold and rainy today, which meant no park or trampoline today, but we compromised by reenacting Lord of the Rings in the basement and took a rest to watch Mulan. Alex and I cooked dinner together, and she is learning how to be a good little chef. She told me that I was becoming one of her favorite people already!
We all leave on Saturday for the actual tour, and the first leg is six weeks long . . . without stopping . . . on a tour bus! Please pray for me! Please and thank you! LOL :-) I'm very excited for this, now that I know the family better. I really can't wait to get this show on the road, for real!
Oh! I almost forgot to tell ya'll! I had mac n cheese today that was made with genuine Wisconsin cheese! Yay me! It was really good, in case you were wondering.
Well, tomorrow is the end of spring break for the mini C's, so I should get some rest so I'm ready to teach 'em everything I know (jk).
Love always,
~Britt
"Arise, shine, for the light has come, and the Lord rises upon you. See, the darkness covers the earth and the thick darkness is over the peoples , but the Lord rises upon you and His glory appears over you." (Isaiah 60:1-2)
Today was my first Sunday with the mini Coopers, and since John and Korey are were away a Luis Palau event until tomorrow, I ventured out about about Wisconsin with a Cooper family friend. We went to Living Light church in Racine. Its a non-denom church that that the family and many of their relatives attend. I really liked it, and the people were very nice :)
Yesterday night when John called to check in, he asked "So Britt, are you ready to attend a serious Jesus church?" I boldly replied "Oh yeah! I'm ready to rock it dude!" lol, I'm learning to be more rock n roll already. Xav had a bit of a melt down after church, right before we were going to go get some lunch :( It wasn't too bad, and I understand since he has been through some mega changes this year already. The changing of nannies as well as touring is hard on a five year old . . . but, he got over it pretty quick when we rolled up to McDonalds for a, you guessed it, Happy Meal! Yes!!!! After that, he declared, "Miss Brittany, I'm going to treach you how to play Logo Batman for PS3, and then I think we should get married." Oh Xavy . . . haha.
It was really cold and rainy today, which meant no park or trampoline today, but we compromised by reenacting Lord of the Rings in the basement and took a rest to watch Mulan. Alex and I cooked dinner together, and she is learning how to be a good little chef. She told me that I was becoming one of her favorite people already!
We all leave on Saturday for the actual tour, and the first leg is six weeks long . . . without stopping . . . on a tour bus! Please pray for me! Please and thank you! LOL :-) I'm very excited for this, now that I know the family better. I really can't wait to get this show on the road, for real!
Oh! I almost forgot to tell ya'll! I had mac n cheese today that was made with genuine Wisconsin cheese! Yay me! It was really good, in case you were wondering.
Well, tomorrow is the end of spring break for the mini C's, so I should get some rest so I'm ready to teach 'em everything I know (jk).
Love always,
~Britt
"Arise, shine, for the light has come, and the Lord rises upon you. See, the darkness covers the earth and the thick darkness is over the peoples , but the Lord rises upon you and His glory appears over you." (Isaiah 60:1-2)
Saturday, March 19, 2011
I think they way that you say "yes ma'am is so awesome!"
Today was my first official full day alone with the kiddos. It went really well, and we all had a lot of fun! Since it was Saturday, we didn't do school, but we did go to the park and have a picnic outside. Alex and Xav are such treasures, and they are so well behaved. John and Korey have done an amazing job with these kids.
I met the drummer today, Jen, and she is a very sweet girl. She is British and she told me that she loved the way I said "yes ma'am" because it sounded Southern, lol. I hope that's not code for "you sound like a hick!" jk, I'm sure it not : -)
Tomorrow is church, and I'll be taking the kids to their church, I'm nervous but also excited about being in a new church for the first time in over 10 months . . . I know God will bless our day.
One of the best things about this trip to far is that when we play worship music in the house, John and Korey sing along. I've got to say that this stops me in my tracks every time! Its just so cool! lol. I'm sure I will grow to be used to it, but right now its pretty exciting!
All in all, this journey has been eye opening and rewarding. I have learned that I can trust my instincts, and I'm sure that this was the right move to make (literally and figuratively). This is the best time in my life to do this, and it is such a blessing. God is so good, and I feel His hand on my life in a HUGE way right now.
Even though I felt like Abraham, stepping out on faith and having no idea what I could be getting myself into, I am happy to say that I have felt such peace about my new job almost since I arrived here. I am thankful for this journey, and I always will be.
Until tomorrow then,
~Britt
I met the drummer today, Jen, and she is a very sweet girl. She is British and she told me that she loved the way I said "yes ma'am" because it sounded Southern, lol. I hope that's not code for "you sound like a hick!" jk, I'm sure it not : -)
Tomorrow is church, and I'll be taking the kids to their church, I'm nervous but also excited about being in a new church for the first time in over 10 months . . . I know God will bless our day.
One of the best things about this trip to far is that when we play worship music in the house, John and Korey sing along. I've got to say that this stops me in my tracks every time! Its just so cool! lol. I'm sure I will grow to be used to it, but right now its pretty exciting!
All in all, this journey has been eye opening and rewarding. I have learned that I can trust my instincts, and I'm sure that this was the right move to make (literally and figuratively). This is the best time in my life to do this, and it is such a blessing. God is so good, and I feel His hand on my life in a HUGE way right now.
Even though I felt like Abraham, stepping out on faith and having no idea what I could be getting myself into, I am happy to say that I have felt such peace about my new job almost since I arrived here. I am thankful for this journey, and I always will be.
Until tomorrow then,
~Britt
Friday, March 18, 2011
My life as a Rock Star (well, kinda) Day 2 . . .
Well, today was my first full day with the Coopers, and it was a fun and full one! We began the day with hugs and Lucky Charms, well the kids and I did lol. I had coffee with the grownups and discussed the plans for the day. Band practice was to begin at 10am, which meant that that's when the fun began with me and the "mini Coopers." When the band went to practice, the three of us amused ourselves by firstly jumping on the trampoline in the brisk Kenosha, WI air :) Then we read some book, colored many pictures, and cleaned our rooms. The kiddos are still on spring break until Monday, so the good times are rollin' until then! After lunch, we painted pictures, played outside again, grabbed a snack and watched Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith together. They like SciFi just as much as I do, if not more! I know, that's CRAZY!
I'm really loving these kids, and I am getting along great with their parents too. All in all, the Coopers are a really nice family. Everyone is super chill and they all love Jesus soooo much! Plus, they know how to rock it! It is so totally funny for me to walk through the house, and if there is a worship song on the radio or something playing, if John and Korey start singing, its like I have my own private "unplugged" Skillet concert. Dude, that's UNREAL to me! I'm so blessed my the Lord right now!!!!
John and Korey and I actually have more in common than I thought we would, which I'm stoked about. I mean, yes we all love Jesus and such, but the fact that I have been getting to quote "Hide yo kids, hide yo wife, and hide yo husbands!" with John Cooper is crazy to me!!!!! Ahhhh! lol, I'm so totally and pleasantly surprised :-) So far, this adventure has been majorly grand. I wish ya'll were here with me :( But, I'm glad I get to share my journey with you all.
I love you all and I will fill you all in on my day again tomorrow.
Love always,
~Britt
I'm really loving these kids, and I am getting along great with their parents too. All in all, the Coopers are a really nice family. Everyone is super chill and they all love Jesus soooo much! Plus, they know how to rock it! It is so totally funny for me to walk through the house, and if there is a worship song on the radio or something playing, if John and Korey start singing, its like I have my own private "unplugged" Skillet concert. Dude, that's UNREAL to me! I'm so blessed my the Lord right now!!!!
John and Korey and I actually have more in common than I thought we would, which I'm stoked about. I mean, yes we all love Jesus and such, but the fact that I have been getting to quote "Hide yo kids, hide yo wife, and hide yo husbands!" with John Cooper is crazy to me!!!!! Ahhhh! lol, I'm so totally and pleasantly surprised :-) So far, this adventure has been majorly grand. I wish ya'll were here with me :( But, I'm glad I get to share my journey with you all.
I love you all and I will fill you all in on my day again tomorrow.
Love always,
~Britt
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Man from Milwaukee, talkin on his walkie-talkie . . .
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Well friends,
the adventure has officially begun! I'm in Wisconsin and trying to get settled. Still meeting the family and such, but so far everything is great :) I miss everyone back home, but this is the beginning of an amazing journey that the Lord has chosen to bless me with. I know this post is kinda short, but I don't worry, there will be a lot more to come! I'm going to try to keep you guys up to date and blog about my adventures everyday!
Let's pray that I can have faith like Abraham, patience like Moses, and love for everyone like Jesus did as I travel this road that He has set before me.
Well, I gotta go get rockin! (lol, not really. I just need to unpack :p)
~Brittany
the adventure has officially begun! I'm in Wisconsin and trying to get settled. Still meeting the family and such, but so far everything is great :) I miss everyone back home, but this is the beginning of an amazing journey that the Lord has chosen to bless me with. I know this post is kinda short, but I don't worry, there will be a lot more to come! I'm going to try to keep you guys up to date and blog about my adventures everyday!
Let's pray that I can have faith like Abraham, patience like Moses, and love for everyone like Jesus did as I travel this road that He has set before me.
Well, I gotta go get rockin! (lol, not really. I just need to unpack :p)
~Brittany
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