As I type, I am set up in the balcony of Element Church in Adrian, MI. I have really no idea where Adrian, MI is, except that it's about 2 1/2 hours from Ashley, MI. At any rate, this is the second show that I am above floor level for a show, which is kind of a fun change for me.
A couple updates from some of the previous postings: We have added a new vehicle to our tour. We now have a Ford F-250 to tow the generator, since the bus was never really meant to haul that kind of load, and we kind of killed the first one. (We are now using a different bus, while the first one gets repairs.) Thanks to Mike Raleigh (owner of Mike's Tree Service) for the use of his truck for our Zanesville and Markle show while we figured out what we were going to do. We now have a real convoy, complete with walkie-talkies and call-signs (so far we have Tinkerbell, Artic Fox, and Mother Goose).
We have some sickness in the cast, which could use some prayer. It's been a great time in Michigan, so far. Now, it's time for dinner. It promises to be good! (Like all the dinners I've had this summer.)
Signing off for now,
Cap
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Speechless...
Well....I am sitting in my apartment thinking on how fast and yet slow this summer seems to be going all at once....and it seems to leave me speechless....well actually literally....
I am in the midst of fighting a chest cold that within the last day has gotten much worse...to the point where I woke up this morning and literally had no voice.....yesterday when this first started happening my first immediate reaction was to panic a little....I have never lost my voice EVER and of course thoughts went through my head like....what if something is seriously going wrong....what if I can't sing again ever....you know all those what ifs that go through the head....But then during the show.....I was reminded that a little vocal problem is nothing compared to the trials that Jesus had to go through.....and I was reminded of the God that I serve....do I trust Him enough to let Him have control over this?.....So right now I am learning to be confident in being speechless and trusting that God has the timing of my voice coming back all in control.....
I guess ultimately that is the biggest thing I am learning from this summer....anything....no matter how hard that I go through is nothing in comparison to what Jesus went through.....I am also constantly being reminded that everyone, me, you, my parents, friends, and even the disciples are sinful mortals who daily have to learn to walk with Jesus a little bit more....and yet often times we think we understand when we don't.......sometimes I am learning the more I talk....the less I really know and am just trying to appear in control.....so I guess being speechless right now is good for me....I am trying to control my tongue more....for where words are many sin is not absent.....
On a lighter note....I am LOVING this summer as a whole....the people are so great...each and every one of them means so much to me and it's funny how much you can learn from others...Thanks guys...you all rock....
-Alicia
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I am in the midst of fighting a chest cold that within the last day has gotten much worse...to the point where I woke up this morning and literally had no voice.....yesterday when this first started happening my first immediate reaction was to panic a little....I have never lost my voice EVER and of course thoughts went through my head like....what if something is seriously going wrong....what if I can't sing again ever....you know all those what ifs that go through the head....But then during the show.....I was reminded that a little vocal problem is nothing compared to the trials that Jesus had to go through.....and I was reminded of the God that I serve....do I trust Him enough to let Him have control over this?.....So right now I am learning to be confident in being speechless and trusting that God has the timing of my voice coming back all in control.....
I guess ultimately that is the biggest thing I am learning from this summer....anything....no matter how hard that I go through is nothing in comparison to what Jesus went through.....I am also constantly being reminded that everyone, me, you, my parents, friends, and even the disciples are sinful mortals who daily have to learn to walk with Jesus a little bit more....and yet often times we think we understand when we don't.......sometimes I am learning the more I talk....the less I really know and am just trying to appear in control.....so I guess being speechless right now is good for me....I am trying to control my tongue more....for where words are many sin is not absent.....
On a lighter note....I am LOVING this summer as a whole....the people are so great...each and every one of them means so much to me and it's funny how much you can learn from others...Thanks guys...you all rock....
-Alicia
I am lazy.
We have had four days off in the last six and the two shows we did have were each less than half an hour away. I have become lazy. During my days off I have worked as hard as possible to not work, and let me tell you, it is exhausting. I have gotten so used to waking up early to get on the bus that I have been consistently waking up around 7:30. It's been hard for me to get back to sleep at that point, but I have managed (like I said, it takes real work).
I have seen a few movies over the break period, and I will give you my brief opinion on them because I know how much my opinion means to everyone out there [insert sarcasm here].
Be Kind, Rewind: 2 stars out of 4
Had a lot of potential, but was just ok.
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs: 2 1/2 stars out of 4
After Bender's Big Score, this movie was very disappointing. Not even one musical number.
There Will Be Blood: 1 1/2 stars out of 4
I wanted to like this movie, because it is a very good film... technically. I didn't really like ANY of the characters at any point and I didn't feel a solid message coming from the film.
Wall-E: 3 stars out of 4
Pixar just knows how to make movies. Their best? No. Still very good? Yes. I LOVE ROBOTS!
Starting tomorrow, we are once again on the road. Prayers, as always, are appreciated. Thankfully it is only eight days and not three weeks. As much as I love everyone on tour, I am not a fan of spending all my afternoons stuck in a small bus.
Thanks to everyone who has seen us and I look forward to seeing everyone planning on catching one of our shows.
God bless,
Eric
I have seen a few movies over the break period, and I will give you my brief opinion on them because I know how much my opinion means to everyone out there [insert sarcasm here].
Be Kind, Rewind: 2 stars out of 4
Had a lot of potential, but was just ok.
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs: 2 1/2 stars out of 4
After Bender's Big Score, this movie was very disappointing. Not even one musical number.
There Will Be Blood: 1 1/2 stars out of 4
I wanted to like this movie, because it is a very good film... technically. I didn't really like ANY of the characters at any point and I didn't feel a solid message coming from the film.
Wall-E: 3 stars out of 4
Pixar just knows how to make movies. Their best? No. Still very good? Yes. I LOVE ROBOTS!
Starting tomorrow, we are once again on the road. Prayers, as always, are appreciated. Thankfully it is only eight days and not three weeks. As much as I love everyone on tour, I am not a fan of spending all my afternoons stuck in a small bus.
Thanks to everyone who has seen us and I look forward to seeing everyone planning on catching one of our shows.
God bless,
Eric
"I am the ghost of grattitude!"
Hello there, true believers! I sure diddly do hope that this blog finds you all doing splendiforously!
Today we have a day off in Huntington, which is groovy. With the first leg of our journey behind us, we are staying close to the Huntington area. Our last two shows were less than 30 minutes away, which is nice, all things considered. Thanks to everyone who came to our Zanesville and Markle shows...you are all appreciated :)
Over break (July 2nd-4th), I got to see a lot of friends I don't get to see very often. It was really good. I also got to see "Wall-E." Something about Pixar movies makes me harshly depressed for about an hour or so. But it was really good.
I also got to watch Ted play "Shadow of the Colossus" for about 4 hours total. He's really into it.
I also got to start a game of "Super Paper Mario." I like it.
And for all of you that were wondering, my EWJ action figure came safely in the mail today.
I know, I was worried, too.
I'm still sick, after a month of touring about the countryside. I had to go to Redi-Med today for more stuff. How dumb! Dumb health! Dumb, dumb, dumb! I guess irregular sleep and erratic eating habits aren't good for it either. Hopefully my new, more powerful, and ridiculously expensive medicine will make me fighting fit.
Ted came accross a marvel discovery yesterday. All rap artists say their name in their songs...maybe multiple times. But it's like stating their names is a requirement. Pokemon, by nature, say their names all the time, too. It's like stating their names is a requirement.
Coincidence? Highly unlikely.
We also found out that we're going to have some transportation issues. Our old bus was about 10 miles from death, so I think it's going to have to get fixed.
Or we're going to have to get a new one.
Or we're going to have to discover a new mode of transportation. One that runs off of dreams and starlight.
Tonight the Irick's are going to have us over for food, swimming, and lawn-darts. We like them!
To all of you on tour with me: I love you tremendously. I'm privileged to be with you all.
To all of you who see our shows or support us through prayer: Thank you, thank you, thank you. I hope our ministry has touched you in some way.
Remember, all hats are placebos.
Love you, love your work.
P.S. Go watch this video. I love Astor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvEkpJl2aM4
Today we have a day off in Huntington, which is groovy. With the first leg of our journey behind us, we are staying close to the Huntington area. Our last two shows were less than 30 minutes away, which is nice, all things considered. Thanks to everyone who came to our Zanesville and Markle shows...you are all appreciated :)
Over break (July 2nd-4th), I got to see a lot of friends I don't get to see very often. It was really good. I also got to see "Wall-E." Something about Pixar movies makes me harshly depressed for about an hour or so. But it was really good.
I also got to watch Ted play "Shadow of the Colossus" for about 4 hours total. He's really into it.
I also got to start a game of "Super Paper Mario." I like it.
And for all of you that were wondering, my EWJ action figure came safely in the mail today.
I know, I was worried, too.
I'm still sick, after a month of touring about the countryside. I had to go to Redi-Med today for more stuff. How dumb! Dumb health! Dumb, dumb, dumb! I guess irregular sleep and erratic eating habits aren't good for it either. Hopefully my new, more powerful, and ridiculously expensive medicine will make me fighting fit.
Ted came accross a marvel discovery yesterday. All rap artists say their name in their songs...maybe multiple times. But it's like stating their names is a requirement. Pokemon, by nature, say their names all the time, too. It's like stating their names is a requirement.
Coincidence? Highly unlikely.
We also found out that we're going to have some transportation issues. Our old bus was about 10 miles from death, so I think it's going to have to get fixed.
Or we're going to have to get a new one.
Or we're going to have to discover a new mode of transportation. One that runs off of dreams and starlight.
Tonight the Irick's are going to have us over for food, swimming, and lawn-darts. We like them!
To all of you on tour with me: I love you tremendously. I'm privileged to be with you all.
To all of you who see our shows or support us through prayer: Thank you, thank you, thank you. I hope our ministry has touched you in some way.
Remember, all hats are placebos.
Love you, love your work.
P.S. Go watch this video. I love Astor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvEkpJl2aM4
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