Music Camp 2011

Cassidy in the 2010 camp

Cassidy came home tonight from this years River Valley Alliance 'Music Camp'. For Cassidy, this was easily her 6th or 7th camp in a row. Held for only 4 mornings once a summer, the group has been anywhere from 100-150+ kids and teens EVERY YEAR. And the church is on it's 14th year putting on such a music camp. Cass stays with Erika's mom and dad each year, and they LOVE having her, and will miss her.
However, this year, and e-mail came Wednesday night, that I would never expect...I want to share it with you...

Dear family of Cassidy,

Last night a dedicated member of Music Camp went home to be with the Lord.  Tyler was the nephew of two of our directors here at camp, a regular attendee of music camp, and loved by all.  We have called in extra staff to assist the participants if needed in dealing with this tragic loss.  We praise God that Tyler knew Jesus as his Lord and Savior and is now in the loving arms of his heavenly Father.  Even so, it is difficult to accept and understand such a sudden loss.  We wanted to inform you of this event and reassure you that we are continuing on with music camp and the concerts will go on as usual tomorrow evening at 5:30pm and 7:00pm. Please do not hesitate to contact River Valley Alliance Church if you have any questions or concerns.

Tyler is the young man, in glasses pictured above, to the right of Cassidy - the photo taken last year. She has known him at camp, for each summer...his extended family very close to our family. Tonight's shows were dedicated to his 'loving memory' - the performance was divine...Pastor Larry said - 'the campers celebrated that Tyler was at 'best music camp' with the Lord in Heaven'. I say - Amen to that....